Sledbrook Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 8EU is located in the Douglas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sledbrook Street, Wigan, WN5 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 8DY, WN5 8DZ, WN5 9JY, WN5 8ES, WN5 8ET, WN5 8DB, WN5 8DD, WN5 9HL, WN5 9LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 8EU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 53.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 46.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 36.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 26.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 21.6% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 35.5% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WN5 8EU this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 33.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 9.6% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 16.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sledbrook Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Douglas average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sledbrook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2025-03-03 | £128,837 |
| 3 Sledbrook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-07-03 | £100,145 |
| 7 Sledbrook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2007-04-30 | £107,904 |
| 5 Sledbrook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2004-10-04 | £141,859 |
| 5 Sledbrook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2001-05-23 | £117,778 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WN5 8EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Billinge Road , Pemberton WN3 6BL | 2out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 749 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK Bakes | 41 Smethurst Lane, Norley | 280 yd | |
| Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd | 2a Worsley Street, Wigan | 433 yd | |
| Head Salon & Cafe | 734 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 442 yd | |
| Rocco's Desserts | 691 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 536 yd | |
| Venture | 325 Billinge Road, Wigan | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 273 Billinge Road, Highfield | 543 yd | |
| Highfield Cricket Club | Billinge Road, Wigan | 642 yd | |
| Number 15 | 739 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 678 yd | |
| Pemberton Masonic Club | Chapel Street, Pemberton | 734 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Street Chippy | 52 Enfield Street, Wigan | 63 yd | |
| Pem Butty Box | 1 Smethurst Lane, Pemberton | 280 yd | |
| Pemberton Fish Bar | 613 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 302 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 25 Tunstall Lane, Wigan | 433 yd | |
| Icebreaker | 717 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 265 yd | |
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 632 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield St. Matthews Primary School Billinge Road | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Highfield Cricket Club Billinge Road | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 1,035 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.