Sherwood Crescent is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9TB is located in the Douglas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 2011-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Crescent, Wigan, WN5 9TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9RN, WN5 9RJ, WN5 9RP, WN5 9RH, WN5 9RQ, WN5 9RR, WN5 9RT, WN5 9SN, WN5 9RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 9TB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 56.5% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 43.5% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 9TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 48.1% | 47.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 23.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
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 | 46.3% | 45.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 26.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 22.6% | 9.1% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9TB this area, 44.6% 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 8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 44.6% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 11.2% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -25.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 93.7% | 87.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 9.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 87.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Crescent 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 -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Hall Care Home Sherwood Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,825,000 | 2021-04-30 | £4,513,589 |
| Montrose Hall Care Home Sherwood Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,090,000 | 2014-07-21 | £4,859,814 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,257 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 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,366 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,985 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 | 2,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,469 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 | 2,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 1,551 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,694 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 | 450 yd | |
| Fur Clemt | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 450 yd | |
| MARSH GREEN PRIMARY (Wrap around care) and Young Explorers | Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 663 yd | |
| Red Robin | 1 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 705 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 6 12 Anjou Boulevard, Robin Park Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 716 yd | |
| St Thomas's Labour Club | Comet Road, Norley | 718 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 950 yd | |
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 1,023 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club | City Road, Wigan | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 336 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | 191 Scot Lane, Wigan | 690 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 705 yd | |
| Norley Hall Fish Bar | 83 Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan | 774 yd | |
| Munchies | 16 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 544 yd | |
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 803 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan | 812 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 399 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 868 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.