Moss Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7LX 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 Moss Street, Wigan, WN6 7LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7LU, WN6 7AG, WN6 7LN, WN6 7LT, WN6 7AQ, WN6 7LS, WN6 7AH, WN6 7LP, WN6 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 7LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 41.9% | 49.8% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 31.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.1% | 44.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.1% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 19.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 22.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 21.1% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 92.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 98.4% | 88.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 88.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Street was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 323.8% higher than the Ince average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Moss Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 7 local areas in Ince and the 35th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Moss Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2024-03-12 | £62,753 |
| 6 Moss Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-05 | £108,533 |
| 14 Moss Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-11-18 | £89,878 |
| 9 Moss Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2021-11-30 | £97,189 |
| 19 Moss Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2021-10-28 | £133,947 |
WN6 7LX 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,773 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 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,539 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 | 769 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 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,568 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 | 1,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 5,199 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 | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue's Tasties | 52 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 53 yd | |
| The Raj | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 95 yd | |
| Wickham Hall | Knightshill Crescent, Wigan | 156 yd | |
| Tea's Cafe Bar | 156 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 276 yd | |
| Springfield Hotel | 47 Springfield Road, Beech Hill | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmakers Arms | 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 53 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 304 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 526 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 526 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze | 57b Park Road, Wigan | 272 yd | |
| Northern Sole Chippy | 138 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 276 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 405 yd | |
| Burger Boss | 50 Frog Lane, Wigan | 824 yd | |
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 95 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 873 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 924 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 1,034 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 797 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 893 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 940 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 | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.