Barnsley Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7HN 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 Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7HS, WN6 7HW, WN6 7HL, WN6 7HR, WN6 7HP, WN6 7JH, WN6 7JQ, WN6 7PN, WN6 7HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 7HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.7% | 32.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 47.1% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 45.8% | 47.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 28.6% | 17.8% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 18.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 29.5% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.7% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.7% | 96% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 71.8% | 46.2% | 25.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsley Street 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 299 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-03-19 | £176,346 |
| 305 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-10-31 | £139,573 |
| 301 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-10-19 | £198,334 |
| 301 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2011-05-25 | £155,267 |
| 307 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2007-11-16 | £246,732 |
WN6 7HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 2out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community 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 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 1,491 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupil Support Centre Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | - not rated | 495 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Oaks School Boars Head , Standish WN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Pantry | 152 Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill | 593 yd | |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 619 yd | |
| Brockett Arms Hotel | 38 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 727 yd | |
| No 37 Bar & Bistro Limited | 37 Mesnes Road, Swinley | 764 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 81 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Hotel | 75 Wellfield Road, Wigan | 480 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 756 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 1,062 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim's La Mamas Pizza Kebab House | 435 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 153 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 160 yd | |
| Sunrise | 441 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 160 yd | |
| Gidlow Plaice | 427 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 160 yd | |
| Deli-Licious | 421 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 211 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 276 yd | |
| Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill | 1,078 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 910 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 | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.