Holly Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9PW 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 Holly Road, Wigan, WN5 9PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9PP, WN5 9PF, WN5 9PN, WN5 9QD, WN5 9PR, WN5 9QA, WN5 9PS, WN5 9QE, WN5 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 9PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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 | 48.8% | 55.9% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 44.1% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 9PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 49.2% | 61.7% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 24.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 7.1% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.7% | 46.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 9PW this area, 28.1% 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 28.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 11.2% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 21.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.3% | 86.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 90.1% | 81.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 81.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly 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 -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Holly Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-08-27 | £117,111 |
| 11 Holly Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-09-30 | £170,959 |
| 6 Holly Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2016-02-05 | £96,744 |
| 5 Holly Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2015-10-19 | £114,309 |
| 11 Holly Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-10-25 | £183,624 |
WN5 9PW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Billinge Road , Pemberton WN3 6BL | 2out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,399 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 , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe | Victoria Street, Wigan | 623 yd | |
| Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 748 yd | |
| Fur Clemt | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 748 yd | |
| Red Robin | 1 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 854 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 6 12 Anjou Boulevard, Robin Park Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 413 yd | |
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 644 yd | |
| Queen Arms | 9 Harrison Street, Wigan | 840 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 244 yd | |
| Munchies | 16 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 384 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 227b Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 408 yd | |
| Newtown Fish Bar | 318 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 413 yd | |
| Pemberton Balti House | 10 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 384 yd | |
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 695 yd | |
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 790 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 992 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 740 yd | |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 901 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 | 101.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.