Barnsley Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7HZ 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 7HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7HB, WN6 7JE, WN6 7HD, WN6 7PE, WN6 7BW, WN6 7HE, WN6 7PG, WN6 7JD, WN6 7HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 7HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.3% | 35.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 48.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 43.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 7.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 17.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 93.8% | 96.4% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 96.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 0.7% | 6.0% | -5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnsley 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 -12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-28 | £168,226 |
| 124 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-15 | £183,932 |
| 98 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-03-14 | £192,132 |
| 126 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-01-20 | £166,880 |
| 166 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2022-03-11 | £155,464 |
WN6 7HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,581 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 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 682 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 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,957 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 | 1,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,919 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 | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 310 yd | |
| Tea's Cafe Bar | 156 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 477 yd | |
| Springfield Hotel | 47 Springfield Road, Beech Hill | 479 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan | 506 yd | |
| Sherringtons Bar | 57 Kenyon Road, Wigan | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 284 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 528 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 623 yd | |
| Brickmakers Arms | 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 637 yd | |
| Wigan Sports Club | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 181 yd | |
| Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze | 57b Park Road, Wigan | 388 yd | |
| Northern Sole Chippy | 138 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 477 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 567 yd | |
| Sunrise | 441 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 534 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 661 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 680 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 628 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 937 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.