Broom Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9QH 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 Broom Road, Wigan, WN5 9QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9PZ, WN5 9QU, WN5 9QY, WN5 9NU, WN5 9QB, WN5 9QQ, WN5 9PY, WN5 9QX, WN5 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 9QH, 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 | 53.3% | 52.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.5% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 41.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 33.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 15.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (67.8%) 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 | 41.4% | 36.5% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 18.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 9QH this area, 32% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 32% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 12.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 19.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97% | 91.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.5% | 89.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 89.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broom 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 -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Broom Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-05-02 | £130,788 |
| 119 Broom Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-11-12 | £87,434 |
| 117 Broom Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2018-09-14 | £131,938 |
| 92 Broom Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-06-04 | £108,182 |
| 117 Broom Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2016-06-16 | £133,397 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,470 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 | 259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,141 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 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,275 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 | 2,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,109 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 | 2,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,103 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 | 1,229 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,157 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 | 536 yd | |
| Fur Clemt | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 536 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Victoria Street, Wigan | 876 yd | |
| CK Bakes | 41 Smethurst Lane, Norley | 963 yd | |
| Head Salon & Cafe | 734 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 442 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 808 yd | |
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 964 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 273 Billinge Road, Highfield | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 16 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 231 yd | |
| Pemberton Balti House | 10 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 306 yd | |
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 394 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 25 Tunstall Lane, Wigan | 544 yd | |
| Newtown Fish Bar | 318 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 231 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 867 yd | |
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 552 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.