Cedar Grove is in Orrell, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 8NH 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 Cedar Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 8LX, WN5 8NQ, WN5 8NG, WN5 8NJ, WN5 8LS, WN5 8LP, WN5 8LT, WN5 8LY, WN5 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 8NH, 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 | 53.4% | 53.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 37.8% | 36.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 39.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 45.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 25% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 19.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.5% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 97.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Grove 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 been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cedar Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-30 | £179,798 |
| 44 Cedar Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-11-27 | £176,489 |
| 4 Cedar Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2020-10-09 | £180,472 |
| 27 Cedar Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2019-07-26 | £189,051 |
| 34 Cedar Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2018-07-20 | £198,785 |
WN5 8NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Holgate Primary School Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | - not rated | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lamberhead Green Infant School Green Hey , Off Bell Lane WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lamberhead Green Junior School Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 969 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest Academy Greenhey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,585 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 | 1,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 4,888 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 | 1,145 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 89 yd | ||
| The Mount | 160 Orrell Road, Orrell | 216 yd | |
| The Food Company | 200a Orrell Road, Orrell | 259 yd | |
| Foodie Box | 259a Orrell Road, Orrell | 280 yd | |
| Posthouse Bar | 261a Orrell Road, Orrell | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell St James ARLFC | Bankes Avenue, Orrell | 794 yd | |
| The Old Bank Coffee & Wine Bar | 4-8 Church Street, Orrell | 983 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 1,040 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Pizza and Pasta | Broxton Avenue, Orrell | 405 yd | |
| New Oriental | 43 Church Street, Orrell | 956 yd | |
| Shalimar Pizza & Kebabhouse Ltd | 7 Orrell Road, Orrell | 989 yd | |
| Wang's Takeaway | 13 Orrell Road, Orrell | 989 yd | |
| La Mamma | 5 Orrell Road, Orrell | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Orrell Road | 257 Orrell Road, Orrell | 280 yd | |
| Bargain Booze | 212-214 Orrell Road, Orrell | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Catholic High School Howards Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Moor Road Recreation Ground MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Orrell Holgate Primary School MOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Wigan Warriors (Fairhurst Accountants Community Stadium) COMMUNITY STADIUM COMMUNITY STADIUM EDGE HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Gymetc. (Orrell) ABBEY LAKES HALL ABBEY LAKES HALL ORRELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 1,070 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.