Heyes Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8RJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 8RJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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	50.1%	54.8%	4.7%	51.0%	3.8%
Male	49.9%	45.2%	-4.7%	49.0%	-3.8%

Partnership Status

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 8RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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	19.4%	24.7%	5.3%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	68.9%	60.6%	-8.3%	44.2%	16.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	3.9%	5.4%	1.5%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	7.4%	8.2%	0.8%	6.1%	2.1%

Health

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 (86.9%) 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	50.1%	51.8%	1.7%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	32.5%	35.1%	2.6%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	14.5%	10.2%	-4.3%	12.7%	-2.5%
Bad health	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.4%	12.9%	-0.5%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	6.8%	-8.0%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	18.7%	0.7%	13.4%	5.3%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	8.6%	2.2%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	15.1%	4.1%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	33.6%	35.6%	2.0%	33.8%	1.8%
Other	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.1%	98%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	98.6%	98.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	98.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.8%	76.7%	11.1%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.1%	37.2%	-17.1%
Christian	73.8%	46.2%	27.6%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Heyes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heyes Road 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 -84.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN5 8RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heyes Road are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heyes Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 8RJ

Average Price
£304,995

Semi-Detached
£307,888

Terraced
£271,530

Detached
£402,889

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heyes Road

Average Price
£312,520

Semi-Detached
£314,463

Terraced
£285,088

Detached
£413,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heyes Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Heyes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-03-03	£366,857
17 Heyes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£287,000	2024-07-26	£312,401
15 Heyes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2023-08-25	£293,511
2 Heyes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-11-16	£279,659
16 Heyes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-06-25	£383,055

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 8RJ

Employment

WN5 8RJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN5 8RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	97
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	20
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ	3out of 4	515 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA	3out of 4	1,222 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St James Road , Orrell WN5 7BD	4out of 4	1,394 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Highgate Road , Up Holland WN8 0HX	3out of 4	1,575 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW	4out of 4	1,719 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	757 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	1,561 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN	3out of 4	4,750 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	5,333 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	1,901 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	2,050 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	1,809 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	3,105 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA	4out of 4	3,726 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL	- not rated	3,923 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	4,194 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heathers Coffee House and Cafe	57b Moor Road, Orrell	227 yd
Stag Inn	226 Orrell Road, Orrell	349 yd
Posthouse Bar	261a Orrell Road, Orrell	379 yd
Raj Gate Indian Restaurant	391 Orrell Road, Orrell	401 yd
Pipsqueaks Play Cafe Ltd	Orrell Road, Orrell	401 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Bank Coffee & Wine Bar	4-8 Church Street, Orrell	693 yd
Delph Tavern	44 Tontine, Orrell	830 yd
Up Holland Village Club	Up Holland Conservative Club, 5 Church Street	948 yd
White Lion Hotel	10 Church Street, Up Holland	950 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Primo Pizza and Pasta	Broxton Avenue, Orrell	547 yd
New Oriental	43 Church Street, Orrell	711 yd
Velvets	14 Church Street, Up Holland	961 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Premier Orrell Road	257 Orrell Road, Orrell		414 yd
Bargain Booze	212-214 Orrell Road, Orrell		456 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Moor Road Recreation Ground MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	372 yd
Gymetc. (Orrell) ABBEY LAKES HALL ABBEY LAKES HALL ORRELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	498 yd
Orrell Holgate Primary School MOOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	590 yd
St Peters Catholic High School Howards Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	682 yd
Wigan Warriors (Fairhurst Accountants Community Stadium) COMMUNITY STADIUM COMMUNITY STADIUM EDGE HALL ROAD	grass pitches	879 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN5 8RJ