Norfolk Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7BH is located in the Wigan West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Street, Wigan, WN6 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7BU, WN6 7RG, WN6 7RB, WN6 7BG, WN6 7RA, WN6 7BQ, WN6 7PF, WN6 7BJ, WN6 7AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN6 7BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.3% | 53.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 7BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 44% | 46.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 35% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 55.7% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.3% | 16.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.3% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97% | 93.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 92% | 92.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 92.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Street 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 -8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Norfolk Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-10-04 | £214,277 |
| 21 Norfolk Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-08-25 | £146,619 |
| 43 Norfolk Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-10-10 | £198,347 |
| 13 Norfolk Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,900 | 2022-02-11 | £158,585 |
| 41 Norfolk Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-02 | £210,680 |
WN6 7BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,833 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 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School Wigan Lower Road , Standish Lower Ground WN6 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 464 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 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,601 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 | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hotel | 47 Springfield Road, Beech Hill | 157 yd | |
| The Raj | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 421 yd | |
| Sue's Tasties | 52 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 430 yd | |
| Tea's Cafe Bar | 156 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 451 yd | |
| Wickham Hall | Knightshill Crescent, Wigan | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 166 yd | |
| Brickmakers Arms | 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 430 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 552 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 552 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 194 yd | |
| Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze | 57b Park Road, Wigan | 362 yd | |
| Northern Sole Chippy | 138 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 451 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 605 yd | |
| Sunrise | 441 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 421 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 545 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 667 yd | |
| Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill | 972 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 720 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.