Barnsley Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7JA 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 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7HA, WN6 7JB, WN6 7BT, WN6 7BP, WN6 7AA, WN6 7JD, WN6 7AW, WN6 7AP, WN6 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 7JA 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 | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around WN6 7JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 35.2% | 42.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 35.2% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 44.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 30.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 89.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 87.7% | 89.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 89.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 67.5% | 46.2% | 21.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2026-02-27 | £95,000 |
| 30 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2025-05-27 | £167,034 |
| 26 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-12-05 | £121,628 |
| 6 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-09 | £160,429 |
| 30 Barnsley Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-01-12 | £163,176 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,338 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 | 2out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 765 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,361 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 | 441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 1,558 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 | 889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,055 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 | 702 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Support Centre Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | - not rated | 951 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 976 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea's Cafe Bar | 156 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 237 yd | |
| Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry | Delph Street, Wigan | 341 yd | |
| Bird Ith Hand | 100-102 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 352 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan | 353 yd | |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 243 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 277 yd | |
| Wigan Sports Club | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 445 yd | |
| Brickmakers Arms | 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 483 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze | 57b Park Road, Wigan | 175 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 211 yd | |
| Northern Sole Chippy | 138 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 237 yd | |
| Burger Boss | 50 Frog Lane, Wigan | 755 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 533 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 785 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 930 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 369 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.