Claude Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9QJ 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 Claude Street, Wigan, WN5 9QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9QW, WN5 9QN, WN5 9NU, WN5 9NT, WN5 9QP, WN5 9QL, WN5 9LA, WN5 9LD, WN5 9QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 9QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 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 | 39.7% | 41.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 39.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 44% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 16.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 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.
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 | 37.2% | 25.5% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 20.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.5% | 90.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 86.6% 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% | 86.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claude Street 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 -12.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Claude Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-08-07 | £165,531 |
| 18 Claude Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-08-26 | £154,115 |
| 31 Claude Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-09-08 | £105,023 |
| 18 Claude Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-04-17 | £106,543 |
| 17 Claude Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2014-11-14 | £117,896 |
WN5 9QJ 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,560 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 | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 647 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 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,295 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 | 2,574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,987 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 | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,969 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 | 1,173 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,960 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 | 704 yd | |
| Fur Clemt | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 704 yd | |
| CK Bakes | 41 Smethurst Lane, Norley | 831 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Victoria Street, Wigan | 843 yd | |
| Head Salon & Cafe | 734 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 320 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 273 Billinge Road, Highfield | 765 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 942 yd | |
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 1,019 yd | |
| Highfield Cricket Club | Billinge Road, Wigan | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 16 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 78 yd | |
| Pemberton Balti House | 10 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 127 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 25 Tunstall Lane, Wigan | 331 yd | |
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 580 yd | |
| Newtown Fish Bar | 318 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 78 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 731 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Highfield St. Matthews Primary School Billinge Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.