Sheldon Avenue, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 0LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	50.3%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	49.2%	49.7%	0.5%	49.0%	0.7%

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 0LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	23.2%	-0.3%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	62.6%	60.5%	-2.1%	44.2%	16.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Separated	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	7.3%	6.3%	-1.0%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	5.5%	7%	1.5%	6.1%	0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.4%	36.1%	-7.3%	48.4%	-12.3%
Good health	37%	41.2%	4.2%	33.6%	7.6%
Fair health	14.1%	17.6%	3.5%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	2%	1.4%	1.2%	0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26%	20.3%	-5.7%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	13.7%	-2.9%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	12.9%	-3.0%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	8.3%	9.6%	1.3%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	15.5%	4.8%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	25.8%	8.5%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	5.2%	2.2%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	98.8%	98.3%	-0.5%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	98.3%	0.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.2%	37.2%	-20.0%
Christian	76.4%	46.2%	30.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Sheldon Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheldon Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor 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 -19.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WN6 0LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sheldon Avenue are based on 42 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 Sheldon Avenue, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 0LW

Average Price
£259,224

Semi-Detached
£244,059

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£325,949

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheldon Avenue

Average Price
£270,511

Semi-Detached
£259,268

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£337,971

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheldon AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
77 Sheldon Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,000	2024-08-16	£215,298
51 Sheldon Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2024-08-16	£269,393
63 Sheldon Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-08-02	£205,561
25 Sheldon Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2022-12-15	£212,285
37 Sheldon Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-05-27	£207,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 0LW

Employment

WN6 0LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	32
Other	12
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF	4out of 4	334 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	909 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wood Fold Primary School Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS	4out of 4	1,112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Preston Road , Coppull PR7 5DU	3out of 4	2,346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Mossy Lea Road , Wrightington WN6 9RE	3out of 4	2,433 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	827 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	2,206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN	3out of 4	4,379 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	5,369 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	1,600 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	3,685 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blunch Ltd	23 Preston Road, Standish	680 yd
The Secret Garden Coffee Lounge	63a Preston Road, Standish	680 yd
Kaz's Kitchen	8a Market Street, Standish	721 yd
Copper Vines	6-8 Market Street, Standish	748 yd
Shakealicious	13 Preston Road, Standish	751 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Shamrock	134 Preston Road, Standish	637 yd
Standish Labour Club	Standish Labour Club, Smalley Street	650 yd
Black Bull Hotel	25 Market Street, Standish	757 yd
Standish Unity Club	Cross Street, Standish	798 yd
Albion Ale House	12 High Street, Standish	826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Dragon	118 Preston Road, Standish	637 yd
Wok's Cooking	10 Market Street, Standish	721 yd
Tim's Pizza	21 Pole Street, Standish	728 yd
Silver Crown	18 Pole Street, Standish	728 yd
The Chippy	18a Pole Street, Standish	728 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	91 Preston Road, Standish	606 yd
Co-Op	Pole Street, Standish	728 yd
Aldi	2 Preston Road, Standish	792 yd
Spar Store	1 School Lane, Standish	925 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marie'S Catholic Primary School Avondale Street	grass pitches	339 yd
Standish Methodist Church HIGH STREET		899 yd
Standish Community High School KENYON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	916 yd
Standish Court Golf Club (Closed) Rectory Lane	golf	959 yd
Southlands Avenue Playing Fields GREENLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	1,002 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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