Montrose Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9SL 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 Montrose Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9SP, WN5 9SN, WN5 9SH, WN5 9SR, WN5 9RP, WN5 9RN, WN5 9RR, WN5 9RW, WN5 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN5 9SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 31.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 44.1% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 27.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 13.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 90% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 94% | 87.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.2% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Avenue 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Montrose Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-07-19 | £90,448 |
| 33 Montrose Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,500 | 2024-03-26 | £177,939 |
| 41 Montrose Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-03-29 | £127,447 |
| 62 Montrose Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-11-18 | £119,908 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Lane Community Primary School Scot Lane , Newtown WN5 0UE | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Scot Lane , Newtown WN5 0UA | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest Academy Greenhey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Schools Wigan Harrow Road , Marsh Green WN5 0QL | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Robin | 1 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 483 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 6 12 Anjou Boulevard, Robin Park Road | 544 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo Wigan | 8 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 555 yd | |
| MARSH GREEN PRIMARY (Wrap around care) and Young Explorers | Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 665 yd | |
| Ninja Warrior UK Wigan | Stadium Way, Wigan | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's Labour Club | Comet Road, Norley | 830 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 932 yd | |
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 958 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 1,078 yd | |
| Wily Fox Brewery | 1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 431 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 483 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | 191 Scot Lane, Wigan | 540 yd | |
| Marsh Green Fish & Chips | 54 Marsh Green, Wigan | 683 yd | |
| Master Wok | 107 Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 343 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan | 683 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 837 yd | |
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 974 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 629 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 806 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 | 76.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.