Trent Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9LY is located in the Pemberton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trent Road, Wigan, WN5 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9ND, WN5 9NA, WN5 9LZ, WN5 9LS, WN5 9LX, WN5 9NH, WN5 9NE, WN5 9NF, WN5 9LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN5 9LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 53.6% | 60.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 22.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.2% | 48.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 9LY this area, 29.7% 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 11.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 29.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 10.9% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 25.3% | 9.3% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 11.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -22.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.7% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.9% | 93.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 36.6% | 13.5% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trent 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Trent Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-09-06 | £143,371 |
| 4 Trent Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-08-01 | £125,671 |
| 13 Trent Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2012-07-16 | £143,169 |
| 2 Trent Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2011-10-25 | £141,285 |
| 49 Trent Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,999 | 2009-04-24 | £195,969 |
WN5 9LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 3,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,584 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 | 2,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,020 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 | 919 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 201 yd | |
| Fur Clemt | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 201 yd | |
| Rocco's Desserts | 691 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 765 yd | |
| Head Salon & Cafe | 734 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 778 yd | |
| Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd | 2a Worsley Street, Wigan | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 279 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club | City Road, Wigan | 619 yd | |
| Kitt Green Tavern | 230 City Road, Wigan | 673 yd | |
| St Thomas's Labour Club | Comet Road, Norley | 703 yd | |
| Number 15 | 739 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norley Hall Fish Bar | 83 Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan | 137 yd | |
| Kitt Green Chippy | 228a City Road, Wigan | 673 yd | |
| Pemberton Fish Bar | 613 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 713 yd | |
| Munchies | 16 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 729 yd | |
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 630 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 673 yd | |
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 729 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 781 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 260 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.