Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 9LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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	54.6%	55.4%	0.8%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	45.4%	44.6%	-0.8%	49.0%	-4.4%

Partnership Status

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	32.3%	33.5%	1.2%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	34%	31.7%	-2.3%	44.2%	-12.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	4.3%	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	5.1%	10.4%	5.3%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	25.5%	20.1%	-5.4%	6.1%	14.0%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	24.6%	28.2%	3.6%	48.4%	-20.2%
Good health	25.8%	28.8%	3.0%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	35.4%	32.2%	-3.2%	12.7%	19.5%
Bad health	12.7%	9.6%	-3.1%	4.0%	5.6%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

In the area around WN5 9LA this area, 35% 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 16.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.4%	35%	-14.4%	18.2%	16.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	8.6%	0.5%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.6%	11%	0.4%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	12.3%	8.0%	5.3%	7.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	12.9%	1.8%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	14%	16.6%	2.6%	33.8%	-17.2%
Other	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.2%	95.5%	-3.7%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	98.5%	97.2%	-1.3%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.2%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.4%	76.7%	-12.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	35%	13.5%	21.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.7%	37.2%	-13.5%
Christian	69.5%	46.2%	23.3%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Ellesmere Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellesmere Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN5 9LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Ellesmere Road are based on 94 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 Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 9LA

Average Price
£180,432

Semi-Detached
£228,202

Terraced
£167,133

Detached
£168,821

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£181,722

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ellesmere Road

Average Price
£206,197

Semi-Detached
£233,294

Terraced
£161,199

Detached
£227,202

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£366,103

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ellesmere Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Ellesmere Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-04-08	£177,807
36 Ellesmere Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-12-06	£161,860
13 Ellesmere Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2021-11-29	£136,432
10 Ellesmere Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£139,000	2021-08-25	£168,169
2 Ellesmere Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2021-05-13	£203,601

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 9LA

Employment

WN5 9LA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN5 9LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Full-Time Employee	41
Part-Time Employee	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Self-Employed	7
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Other	9
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	4
Education	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,449 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's RC Junior School Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW	- not rated	530 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Infant School Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW	- not rated	530 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW	3out of 4	530 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pemberton Primary and Nursery School School Way , Norley Hall WN5 9TQ	- not rated	720 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS	- not rated	844 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,121 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL	- not rated	1,125 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abraham Guest Academy Greenhey , Orrell WN5 0DQ	- not rated	1,676 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ	- not rated	1,677 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ	- not rated	2,830 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX	- not rated	3,946 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,605 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	3,050 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	3,109 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	- not rated	886 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	- not rated	886 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	- not rated	886 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL	- not rated	994 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF	- not rated	1,056 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
The Hub Cafe	Victoria Street, Wigan	745 yd
Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes	Montrose Avenue, Wigan	865 yd
Fur Clemt	Montrose Avenue, Wigan	865 yd
CK Bakes	41 Smethurst Lane, Norley	866 yd
Primrose Farm	Queen Pit Road, Wigan	924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd	359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton	196 yd
Railway Hotel	273 Billinge Road, Highfield	655 yd
Newtown Working Mens Club	Anson Street, Wigan	978 yd
The Goose Green	143 Little Lane, Wigan	986 yd
Highfield Cricket Club	Billinge Road, Wigan	993 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pemberton Balti House	10 Bulteel Street, Wigan	49 yd
Munchies	16 Bulteel Street, Wigan	123 yd
Chopsticks	25 Tunstall Lane, Wigan	230 yd
Newtown Fish Bar	318 Ormskirk Road, Wigan	489 yd
Milano Pizza	227b Ormskirk Road, Wigan	553 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budget Buddy	12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan		123 yd
Lidl Pemberton	2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan		811 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD	health and fitness suite	649 yd
Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	743 yd
Laithwaite Park Scot Lane	grass pitches	874 yd
Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	888 yd
Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue		891 yd
Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET	health and fitness suite	967 yd
Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE	grass pitches	992 yd
Highfield St. Matthews Primary School Billinge Road	grass pitches	1,013 yd
Highfield Cricket Club Billinge Road	grass pitches	1,072 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN5 9LA