Greenland Avenue is in Standish, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 0TH 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 Greenland Avenue, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 0TS, WN6 0TQ, WN6 0TG, WN6 0GJ, WN6 0TP, WN6 0TD, WN6 0HA, WN6 0UL, WN6 0HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 0TH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.1% | 49.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 37.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 38.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 6.7% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 39.6% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 13.4% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 21.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 33.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 98.5% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95.8% | 94.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenland Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Greenland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,850 | 2026-01-30 | £237,893 |
| 29 Greenland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-03-14 | £204,842 |
| 28 Greenland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-16 | £209,619 |
| 20 Greenland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,750 | 2022-09-30 | £240,876 |
| 25 Greenland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,650 | 2022-01-25 | £224,151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Fold Primary School Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS | - not rated | 136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Rectory Lane , Standish WN6 0XB | - not rated | 735 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 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Infant School St Wilfrid's Road , Standish WN6 0XD | - not rated | 1,426 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 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 4,908 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 | 3,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 4,988 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 | 4,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 5,081 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 | 375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Oaks School Boars Head , Standish WN1 2RF | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree College The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Support Centre Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Fold Fledglings Nursery | Wood Fold Primary School, Green Lane | 86 yd | |
| Cafe Istanbul | 1a School Lane, Standish | 145 yd | |
| Alberts Bar & Restaurant | School Lane, Standish | 152 yd | |
| La Mama Bar & Restaurant | 17-21 High Street, Standish | 157 yd | |
| Valletta Cafe | 5-7 High Street, Standish | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Ale House | 12 High Street, Standish | 198 yd | |
| Standish Unity Club | Cross Street, Standish | 232 yd | |
| Globe Inn | 94 High Street, Standish | 247 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | 25 Market Street, Standish | 254 yd | |
| Potters Bar | Church Street, Standish | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Persia | 1 School Lane, Standish | 111 yd | |
| Three Guys Standish | 23-25 High Street, Standish | 158 yd | |
| Tim's La Mama Pizza Kebab House | 9 High Street, Standish | 158 yd | |
| Rainbow | 70 High Street, Standish | 247 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 23 Market Street, Standish | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 1 School Lane, Standish | 111 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Preston Road, Standish | 207 yd | |
| Co-Op | Pole Street, Standish | 268 yd | |
| Lidl | 91 Preston Road, Standish | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southlands Avenue Playing Fields GREENLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 60 yd |
| Standish Methodist Church HIGH STREET | 126 yd | |
| Wood Fold Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Standish Cricket Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| St Marie'S Catholic Primary School Avondale Street | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Standish Community High School KENYON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Standish Court Golf Club (Closed) Rectory Lane | golf | 977 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.