Falconwood Close is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7AF is located in the Wigan West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falconwood Close, Wigan, WN6 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7DX, WN6 7DW, WN6 7DU, WN6 7DL, WN6 7DY, WN6 7DR, WN6 7DP, WN6 7EF, WN6 7DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN6 7AF is primarily male, with 60.6% of the population 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 | 38% | 39.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -11.6% |
| Male | 62% | 60.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 11.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN6 7AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 55.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 20.8% | 16.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 30.9% | -8.4% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 7AF this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 28.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 19.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 18.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.9% | 93.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 88% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 91.5% | 87.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.6% | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falconwood Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince 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 -3.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Falconwood Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-01-24 | £218,219 |
| 21 Falconwood Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £33,480 | 2001-07-18 | £135,695 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 46 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,337 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumble Tums Food | 67 Frog Lane, Wigan | 113 yd | |
| Bird Ith Hand | 100-102 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 125 yd | |
| Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry | Delph Street, Wigan | 170 yd | |
| Tea's Cafe Bar | 156 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 244 yd | |
| Sue's Tasties | 52 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmakers Arms | 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 346 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 364 yd | |
| Old Pear Tree | 44 Frog Lane, Wigan | 468 yd | |
| Wigan Sports Club | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 478 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Sole Chippy | 138 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 244 yd | |
| Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze | 57b Park Road, Wigan | 338 yd | |
| Burger Boss | 50 Frog Lane, Wigan | 468 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 585 yd | |
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 418 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 854 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 310 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 453 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.