Carradon Drive is in Standish, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 0DJ is located in the Standish with Langtree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carradon Drive, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 0DE, WN6 0DD, WN6 0DF, WN6 0DA, WN6 0DQ, WN6 0JT, WN6 0JS, WN6 0DB, WN6 0HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 0DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 27.5% | 38.4% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 13.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 46.6% | 45.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.3% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 16.8% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.3% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 30.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.8% | 94.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carradon Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Standish with Langtree 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 similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Carradon Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-10-26 | £311,312 |
| 1 Carradon Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1999-12-16 | £281,089 |
WN6 0DJ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standish St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Rectory Lane , Standish WN6 0XB | - not rated | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Rectory Lane , Standish WN6 0XB | 4out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Fold Primary School Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Infant School St Wilfrid's Road , Standish WN6 0XD | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 4,841 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 4,820 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 | 4,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision 97 Heaton Street , Standish WN6 0DA | - not rated | 102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Oaks School Boars Head , Standish WN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Support Centre Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree College The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lychgate Tavern | 5 Church Street, Standish | 138 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Berystede Court | 51-67 High Street, Standish | 202 yd | |
| Fifteens at Standish | 73 High Street, Standish | 208 yd | |
| Asylum | 21 Market Street, Standish | 301 yd | |
| The Hoot | 34a High Street, Standish | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar | Church Street, Standish | 166 yd | |
| Globe Inn | 94 High Street, Standish | 205 yd | |
| Standish Unity Club | Cross Street, Standish | 283 yd | |
| Albion Ale House | 12 High Street, Standish | 302 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | 25 Market Street, Standish | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam House Thai Takeaway | 65 Church Street, Standish | 138 yd | |
| Rainbow | 70 High Street, Standish | 205 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 23 Market Street, Standish | 314 yd | |
| Wok's Cooking | 10 Market Street, Standish | 324 yd | |
| Three Guys Standish | 23-25 High Street, Standish | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Pole Street, Standish | 411 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Preston Road, Standish | 427 yd | |
| Spar Store | 1 School Lane, Standish | 496 yd | |
| Lidl | 91 Preston Road, Standish | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Standish Methodist Church HIGH STREET | 337 yd | |
| Southlands Avenue Playing Fields GREENLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Standish Court Golf Club (Closed) Rectory Lane | golf | 528 yd |
| Wood Fold Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| St Marie'S Catholic Primary School Avondale Street | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Standish Cricket Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Ashfield Park MALDON ROAD | grass pitches | 915 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.