Arundel Street is in Newtown, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9BQ is located in the Douglas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arundel Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9BL, WN5 9BH, WN5 9BG, WN5 9AT, WN5 9ED, WN5 9AL, WN5 9AY, WN5 9DP, WN5 9AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 9BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 54.1% | 52.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 9BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 43.2% | 48.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 26.9% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.4% | 32.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around WN5 9BQ this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 28.2% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95% | 90.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 87% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 86.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Street was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 927.3% higher than the Douglas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arundel Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Douglas and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2026-02-13 | £123,881 |
| 34 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2025-02-19 | £109,842 |
| 14 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-09-13 | £118,754 |
| 7 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-11-15 | £152,184 |
| 5 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-09-29 | £167,939 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | - not rated | 297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 596 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's RC Junior School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 2,016 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community 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 | 2,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Centre Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe | Victoria Street, Wigan | 171 yd | |
| McDonald's | Gower Street, Wigan | 452 yd | |
| Subway (Warrington Road Service Station) | 240 Warrington Road, Wigan | 610 yd | |
| Customer Cafe Asda Store | Soho Street, Newtown | 734 yd | |
| Wigan St Judes ARLFC | Keats Avenue, Wigan | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Arms | 9 Harrison Street, Wigan | 287 yd | |
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 314 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 714 yd | |
| The Goose Green | 143 Little Lane, Wigan | 970 yd | |
| Wigan St Judes Amateur Rugby Club | Keats Avenue, Worsley Mesnes | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Butty Ltd | 158 Warrington Road, Wigan | 124 yd | |
| Grosvenor Street Chippy | 1 Grosvenor Street, Newtown | 230 yd | |
| Eddy's Chicken and Pizza | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 316 yd | |
| ANTICO FORNO | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 316 yd | |
| Grill Guru | 51 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 393 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 551 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 627 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 637 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 240 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 793 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.