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Range Drive is in Standish, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 0GU is located in the Standish with Langtree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.

StreetScan combines information about Range Drive, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN6 0UU, WN6 0GQ, WN6 0XW, WN6 0XT, WN6 0WB, WN6 0XS, WN6 0UZ, WN6 0XR, WN6 0XG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 0GU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%49.9%-0.1% 51.0% -1.1%
Male50%50.1%0.1% 49.0% 1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WN6 0GU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.1%38.8%16.7% 37.9% 0.9%
Married: Opposite sex71.9%52.3%-19.6% 44.2% 8.1%
Separated1.1%0.4%-0.7% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced2.8%7.7%4.9% 9.1% -1.4%
Widowed2.1%0.8%-1.3% 6.1% -5.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.8%70.3%9.5% 48.4% 21.9%
Good health27.8%24.9%-2.9% 33.6% -8.7%
Fair health8.6%2.8%-5.8% 12.7% -9.9%
Bad health2.5%2%-0.5% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 WN6 0GU this area, 1.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.4%1.1%-5.3% 18.2% -17.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10%6.5%-3.5% 9.6% -3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.6%14.1%-0.5% 13.4% 0.7%
Apprenticeship2.5%7.3%4.8% 5.3% 2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.5%23.7%11.2% 16.9% 6.8%
Degree or Similar51.2%47.3%-3.9% 33.8% 13.5%
Other2.8%0%-2.8% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian0.6%0%-0.6% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0.6%0%-0.6% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
White97.8%98%0.2% 81.4% 16.6%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.7%98.6%2.9% 83.2% 15.4%
European Union1.5%0.3%-1.2% 6.1% -5.8%
Africa0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia1.5%0.3%-1.2% 5.6% -5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0.8%-0.1% 1.3% -0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.1%98.6%3.5% 83.2% 15.4%
10+ Years0%0.3%0.3% 9.8% -9.5%
5-10 Years0.3%0.6%0.3% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years0%0.6%0.6% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years4.6%0%-4.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93% 76.7% 16.3%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held6.2% 13.5% -7.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37% 37.2% -0.2%
Christian58% 46.2% 11.8%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered4.8% 6.0% -1.2%

Safety

Is Range Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Range 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.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,600
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WN6 0GU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Range Drive are based on 66 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Range Drive, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0GU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 0GU

Average Price
£357,996
Semi-Detached
£292,679
Terraced
£253,001
Detached
£402,104
Flats/Maisonettes
£248,103
Other
£5,649

Estimated Average Property Prices for Range Drive

Average Price
£360,562
Semi-Detached
£301,712
Terraced
£253,502
Detached
£404,151
Flats/Maisonettes
£252,578
Other
£5,751

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Range DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
51 Range Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£340,0002024-11-01 £348,285
48 Range Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£198,7502024-03-11 £215,038
8 Range Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£327,7502024-03-11 £356,589
10 Range Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£599,7502023-07-10 £645,837
58 Range Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002023-06-23 £272,211
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 0GU

Employment

WN6 0GU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee166
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed22
Retired17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed4
Looking after home or family2
Student (economically inactive)1
Other0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Education26
Human health and social work activities25
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Manufacturing14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Construction12
Other11
Financial and insurance activities11
Accommodation and food service activities9
Information and communication7
Administrative and support service activities7
Real estate activities3
Transport and storage2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 5,261 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane , Standish WN6 0XB
4out of 4 264 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF
4out of 4 743 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Wood Fold Primary School
Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS
4out of 4 1,076 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Millbrook Primary School
Elmfield , Shevington WN6 8DL
3out of 4 2,706 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Preston Road , Coppull PR7 5DU
3out of 4 3,055 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Standish Community High School
Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX
3out of 4 1,455 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Shevington High School
Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB
3out of 4 2,450 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN
3out of 4 3,831 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 5,170 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 5,295 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ
- not rated 5,313 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
My Life Learning
C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP
- not rated 2,395 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC
The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB
- not rated 4,035 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Progress Schools Wigan
Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU
- not rated 5,024 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Owls At StandishRectory Lane, Standish432 yd
Four Seasons KitchenBradley Lane, Standish652 yd
The Lychgate Tavern5 Church Street, Standish721 yd
Caterplus @ Berystede Court51-67 High Street, Standish785 yd
Fifteens at Standish73 High Street, Standish787 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Potters BarChurch Street, Standish735 yd
Globe Inn94 High Street, Standish781 yd
Standish Labour ClubStandish Labour Club, Smalley Street787 yd
Standish Unity ClubCross Street, Standish800 yd
Black Bull Hotel25 Market Street, Standish804 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Siam House Thai Takeaway65 Church Street, Standish721 yd
Rainbow70 High Street, Standish781 yd
Wok's Cooking10 Market Street, Standish790 yd
Domino's Pizza23 Market Street, Standish804 yd
Three Guys Standish23-25 High Street, Standish869 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-OpPole Street, Standish873 yd
Aldi2 Preston Road, Standish920 yd
Spar Store1 School Lane, Standish1,032 yd
Lidl91 Preston Road, Standish1,089 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Standish Court Golf Club (Closed)
Rectory Lane
golf182 yd
St Marie'S Catholic Primary School
Avondale Street
grass pitches848 yd
Standish Methodist Church
HIGH STREET
891 yd
Southlands Avenue Playing Fields
GREENLAND AVENUE
grass pitches974 yd
Ashfield Park
MALDON ROAD
grass pitches1,062 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed46.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed119.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.