East Mount is in Orrell, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 8LR is located in the Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Mount, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 8LT, WN5 8LS, WN5 8LU, WN5 8LP, WN5 8LX, WN5 8HW, WN5 8HH, WN5 8NH, WN5 8HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 8LR is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 46.7% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 53.3% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WN5 8LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 30.6% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 52.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (86%) 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 | 56.3% | 51.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 34.3% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 35.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 69.2% | 46.2% | 23.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Mount was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 East Mount, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2025-01-17 | £264,668 |
| 53 East Mount, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-12-14 | £223,419 |
| 45 East Mount, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300 | 2023-07-27 | £311 |
| 21 East Mount, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-22 | £271,653 |
| 1B East Mount, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2021-10-08 | £275,490 |
WN5 8LR 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St James Road , Orrell WN5 7BD | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 4,193 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 | 4,629 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 | 1,678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 4,795 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 | 1,027 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 4,496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Gateaux | 240 yd | ||
| The Mount | 160 Orrell Road, Orrell | 359 yd | |
| The Food Company | 200a Orrell Road, Orrell | 447 yd | |
| Foodie Box | 259a Orrell Road, Orrell | 490 yd | |
| Orrell Post Methodist Church | Orrell Road, Orrell | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell St James ARLFC | Bankes Avenue, Orrell | 569 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 820 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 831 yd | |
| Lamberhead Green WM Club | White Street, Pemberton | 930 yd | |
| Pemberton Masonic Club | Chapel Street, Pemberton | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Pizza and Pasta | Broxton Avenue, Orrell | 574 yd | |
| Shalimar Pizza & Kebabhouse Ltd | 7 Orrell Road, Orrell | 771 yd | |
| Wang's Takeaway | 13 Orrell Road, Orrell | 771 yd | |
| La Mamma | 5 Orrell Road, Orrell | 771 yd | |
| Jamuna94 | 6 Orrell Road, Orrell | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze | 212-214 Orrell Road, Orrell | 489 yd | |
| Premier Orrell Road | 257 Orrell Road, Orrell | 490 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| St Peters Catholic High School Howards Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Wigan Warriors (Fairhurst Accountants Community Stadium) COMMUNITY STADIUM COMMUNITY STADIUM EDGE HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Moor Road Recreation Ground MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Orrell Holgate Primary School MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 957 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 | 97.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.