Barton Street is in Pemberton, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 8JS is located in the Pemberton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barton Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 8JH, WN5 8JR, WN5 8JN, WN5 8JG, WN5 8DA, WN5 8LB, WN5 8BZ, WN5 8JD, WN5 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN5 8JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 46.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 50.5% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 10.3% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 18.5% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 27.2% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 95.2% | 96% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 66.2% | 46.2% | 20.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Street was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% higher than the Douglas average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Barton Street has the lowest crime rate of 10 local areas in Douglas and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Barton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2019-11-14 | £52,180 |
| 2 Barton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2013-12-20 | £88,638 |
| 6 Barton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-06-30 | £130,634 |
| 2 Barton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2002-10-11 | £171,843 |
| 2 Barton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2002-05-09 | £104,835 |
WN5 8JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 3,848 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,997 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 | 182 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollies Bakes N Treats | 4 Barton Street, Pemberton | 2 yd | |
| White Swan | 828 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 166 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 787 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 214 yd | |
| Yum Yum's | 7 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 218 yd | |
| The Pretty Pink Parties | 7 Fleet Street, Wigan | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberhead Green WM Club | White Street, Pemberton | 153 yd | |
| Pemberton Masonic Club | Chapel Street, Pemberton | 170 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 212 yd | |
| Number 15 | 739 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 264 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia Charcoal Grill | 7 White Street, Pemberton | 152 yd | |
| Ling's Wok | 781-783 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 198 yd | |
| Subway | 798a Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 201 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 791 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 214 yd | |
| Monumental Prep Limited | 797 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 233 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 569 yd | |
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Highfield St. Matthews Primary School Billinge Road | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Highfield Cricket Club Billinge Road | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.