Scafell Drive is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 9TX is located in the Pemberton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scafell Drive, Wigan, WN5 9TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9TU, WN5 9UF, WN5 8AA, WN5 9UE, WN5 8AW, WN5 9UG, WN5 9TZ, WN5 9UD, WN5 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 9TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 55.9% | 54.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 9TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 38.5% | 49% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 27% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 51.3% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9TX this area, 30.3% 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.2% | 30.3% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 17.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 95.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scafell Drive 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Scafell Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2026-01-29 | £125,319 |
| 5 Scafell Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-11-25 | £157,259 |
| 1 Scafell Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-11 | £154,126 |
| 10 Scafell Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-14 | £147,324 |
| 42 Scafell Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-05-06 | £172,683 |
WN5 9TX 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberton Primary and Nursery School School Way , Norley Hall WN5 9TQ | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lamberhead Green Junior School Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Guest Academy Greenhey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 640 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 4,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMP College 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 368 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco's Desserts | 691 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 217 yd | |
| The Old Bank Coffee and Wine Bar | 747-749 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 239 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant and Takeaway | 755 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 254 yd | |
| Head Salon & Cafe | 734 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 294 yd | |
| The Pretty Pink Parties | 7 Fleet Street, Wigan | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 15 | 739 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 225 yd | |
| Pemberton Masonic Club | Chapel Street, Pemberton | 317 yd | |
| Lamberhead Green WM Club | White Street, Pemberton | 380 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 418 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icebreaker | 717 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 217 yd | |
| Ajanta Indian Cuisine | 717 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 217 yd | |
| BurgHouse | 717 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 217 yd | |
| Corleone pizza also TA Panda | 753 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 254 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 731 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 254 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 432 yd | |
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 530 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 742 yd | |
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 872 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.