White Street is in Pemberton, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 8JW 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 White Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0DU, WN5 8JN, WN5 8JP, WN5 8JR, WN5 8HY, WN5 8AT, WN5 8JD, WN5 8BZ, WN5 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 8JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN5 8JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 52.5% | 18.6% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 24.5% | -21.1% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 40.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 18.7% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 15.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 93.5% 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% | 93.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 White Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-21 | £153,994 |
| 17 White Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-25 | £104,516 |
| 9 White Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-10-28 | £169,958 |
| 13 White Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1999-02-10 | £146,971 |
| Aubergine, 13 - 15 White Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1998-10-16 | £122,535 |
WN5 8JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| 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 | 4,698 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 | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lamberhead Green Junior School Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lamberhead Green Infant School Green Hey , Off Bell Lane WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | 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 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest Academy Greenhey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 603 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 5,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMP College 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 30 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan | 828 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 33 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 787 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 65 yd | |
| Yum Yum's | 7 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 74 yd | |
| The Pretty Pink Parties | 7 Fleet Street, Wigan | 84 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 3 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberhead Green WM Club | White Street, Pemberton | 7 yd | |
| Pemberton Masonic Club | Chapel Street, Pemberton | 103 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 119 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 152 yd | |
| Number 15 | 739 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Mia Charcoal Grill | 7 White Street, Pemberton | 2 yd | |
| Ling's Wok | 781-783 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 61 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 791 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 65 yd | |
| Monumental Prep Limited | 797 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 70 yd | |
| Corleone pizza also TA Panda | 753 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 134 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 572 yd | |
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 742 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 962 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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.