Pole Street is in Standish, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 0HP is located in the Standish with Langtree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pole Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 0HR, WN6 0HN, WN6 0JN, WN6 0HW, WN6 0HX, WN6 0JL, WN6 0JH, WN6 0HT, WN6 0HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN6 0HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.8% | 52.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 40.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 36.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 11.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 42.1% | 36.7% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 39.2% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 18% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 25.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 22% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.2% | 94.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 94% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pole Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18B Pole Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-24 | £122,543 |
| 18 Pole Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2005-12-02 | £44,613 |
| 18B Pole Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2000-07-07 | £381,982 |
WN6 0HP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN6 0HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Fold Primary School Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF | 4out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Rectory Lane , Standish WN6 0XB | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Elmfield , Shevington WN6 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Shevington WN6 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,731 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 | 5,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 5,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,819 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 5,125 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakealicious | 13 Preston Road, Standish | 27 yd | |
| Copper Vines | 6-8 Market Street, Standish | 66 yd | |
| Kaz's Kitchen | 8a Market Street, Standish | 90 yd | |
| Asylum | 21 Market Street, Standish | 111 yd | |
| Cafe Istanbul | 1a School Lane, Standish | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish Labour Club | Standish Labour Club, Smalley Street | 97 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | 25 Market Street, Standish | 98 yd | |
| Standish Unity Club | Cross Street, Standish | 141 yd | |
| Albion Ale House | 12 High Street, Standish | 144 yd | |
| Potters Bar | Church Street, Standish | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish Tandoori | 20 Pole Street, Standish | 1 yd | |
| Tim's Pizza | 21 Pole Street, Standish | 1 yd | |
| Silver Crown | 18 Pole Street, Standish | 1 yd | |
| The Chippy | 18a Pole Street, Standish | 1 yd | |
| Wok's Cooking | 10 Market Street, Standish | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Pole Street, Standish | 1 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Preston Road, Standish | 66 yd | |
| Spar Store | 1 School Lane, Standish | 204 yd | |
| Lidl | 91 Preston Road, Standish | 368 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Standish Methodist Church HIGH STREET | 192 yd | |
| Southlands Avenue Playing Fields GREENLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Wood Fold Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| St Marie'S Catholic Primary School Avondale Street | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Standish Cricket Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Standish Community High School KENYON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Standish Court Golf Club (Closed) Rectory Lane | golf | 883 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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.