Meadowgate, Wigan, WN6 7QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 7QN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	49%	49.7%	0.7%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	51%	50.3%	-0.7%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WN6 7QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34%	38.1%	4.1%	37.9%	0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	47.1%	53.1%	6.0%	44.2%	8.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	8.8%	4.8%	-4.0%	9.1%	-4.3%
Widowed	6.9%	1.4%	-5.5%	6.1%	-4.7%

Health

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	46.7%	49.1%	2.4%	48.4%	0.7%
Good health	32.1%	32.2%	0.1%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	13.9%	12.9%	-1.0%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	5.5%	5.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.6%	21.4%	-5.2%	18.2%	3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.9%	9%	-10.9%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	9%	-5.9%	13.4%	-4.4%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	9%	2.4%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	22.8%	10.6%	16.9%	5.9%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	26.9%	11.2%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	4%	2.1%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.7%	1.6%
Indian	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97%	92.4%	-4.6%	81.4%	11.0%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% 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	95.2%	87.8%	-7.4%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	2.1%	7%	4.9%	6.1%	0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	88.8%	-5.7%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	4.1%	3.2%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.1%	2.9%	1.8%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	1.9%	1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Romania	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Other EU countries	2.9%	1.5%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
No passport held	15.2%	13.5%	1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Meadowgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowgate 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN6 7QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meadowgate are based on 71 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Meadowgate, Wigan, WN6 7QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 7QN

Average Price
£305,395

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£305,395

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meadowgate

Average Price
£167,428

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,470

Flats/Maisonettes
£131,558

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on MeadowgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Meadowgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2023-08-23	£288,055
7 Meadowgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2019-02-01	£389,450
2 Meadowgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2016-01-22	£266,343
2 Meadowgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£151,000	2015-03-27	£267,270
5 Meadowgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property	£206,995	2009-07-28	£388,390

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 7QN

Employment

WN6 7QN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Retired	22
Part-Time Employee	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	11
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Manufacturing	34
Construction	29
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Transport and storage	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,755 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	704 yd	Voluntary aided 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	797 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU	3out of 4	816 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT	3out of 4	946 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF	3out of 4	1,140 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	654 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	1,935 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	2,715 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	3,354 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	3,389 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,143 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	2,675 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	4,930 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	2,069 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	2,752 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	2,929 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	4,054 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,285 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spoons Cafe / Deli	4 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	207 yd
Friends Corner	298a Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	269 yd
Melis Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar	533 Scot Lane, Wigan	599 yd
Starbucks	506 Scot Lane, Wigan	605 yd
Subway Scot Lane	506 Scot Lane, Wigan	605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prince of Wales Hotel	202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	501 yd
Belle Vue Inn	210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	501 yd
The Douglas Bank	213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	501 yd
Wily Fox Brewery	1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park	945 yd
Wellfield Hotel	75 Wellfield Road, Wigan	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Trawlerman	6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	131 yd
Portofino	14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	207 yd
New Golden Dragon	109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	525 yd
Planet Pizza	99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	525 yd
Don Mario	97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	525 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	179 yd
Lidl	Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill	388 yd
Morrisons Daily	58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan	790 yd
Costcutter	126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground	823 yd
Co-op Late Shop	Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	953 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive	grass pitches	534 yd
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	548 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	650 yd
Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET	grass pitches	702 yd
Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE	grass pitches	737 yd
Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY	artificial grass pitch	747 yd
Coronation Park WESTON PARK	grass pitches	877 yd
Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK	grass pitches	1,021 yd
Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK	health and fitness suite	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	30.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	30.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.52 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.52 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN6 7QN