Highland Lodge is in Standish, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 0UL is located in the Standish with Langtree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highland Lodge, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 0TS, WN6 0RD, WN6 0TE, WN6 0TD, WN6 0TG, WN6 0RQ, WN6 0TH, WN6 0RW, WN6 0TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 0UL 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 Highland Lodge 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 -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Highland Lodge, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-08-18 | £113,355 |
| 1 Highland Lodge, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-03-03 | £102,025 |
| 5 Highland Lodge, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-05-06 | £113,853 |
| 2 Highland Lodge, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2014-09-12 | £145,364 |
| 7 Highland Lodge, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2007-10-25 | £143,739 |
| 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 | 5,395 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 | 4out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Avondale Street , Standish WN6 0LF | 4out of 4 | 699 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 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Elmfield , Shevington WN6 8DL | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Shevington WN6 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,135 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 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,563 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 | 5,085 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 | 4,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 5,245 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 | 1,859 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 5,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Fold Fledglings Nursery | Wood Fold Primary School, Green Lane | 97 yd | |
| Alberts Bar & Restaurant | School Lane, Standish | 117 yd | |
| Cafe Istanbul | 1a School Lane, Standish | 209 yd | |
| La Mama Bar & Restaurant | 17-21 High Street, Standish | 284 yd | |
| Subway | 1a High Street, Standish | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Ale House | 12 High Street, Standish | 321 yd | |
| Standish Unity Club | Cross Street, Standish | 352 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | 25 Market Street, Standish | 354 yd | |
| Globe Inn | 94 High Street, Standish | 407 yd | |
| Standish Labour Club | Standish Labour Club, Smalley Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Persia | 1 School Lane, Standish | 122 yd | |
| Three Guys Standish | 23-25 High Street, Standish | 284 yd | |
| Tim's La Mama Pizza Kebab House | 9 High Street, Standish | 284 yd | |
| Standish Tandoori | 20 Pole Street, Standish | 320 yd | |
| Tim's Pizza | 21 Pole Street, Standish | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 1 School Lane, Standish | 122 yd | |
| Aldi | 2 Preston Road, Standish | 255 yd | |
| Co-Op | Pole Street, Standish | 320 yd | |
| Lidl | 91 Preston Road, Standish | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fold Primary School GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Southlands Avenue Playing Fields GREENLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Standish Methodist Church HIGH STREET | 269 yd | |
| Standish Cricket Club GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| St Marie'S Catholic Primary School Avondale Street | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Standish Community High School KENYON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.