Cecil Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 7RB 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 Cecil Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 7RG, WN6 7RA, WN6 7BU, WN6 7BH, WN6 7RE, WN6 7ET, WN6 7BJ, WN6 7BE, WN6 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 7RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.8% | 36.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 44% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 52.6% | 52% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24% | 18.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 11.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 19.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 29.6% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.4% | 96.3% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 76.2% | 46.2% | 30.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Avenue 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 -9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cecil Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,500 | 2001-03-28 | £72,061 |
| 2 Cecil Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £13,500 | 1996-07-12 | £69,805 |
WN6 7RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,916 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 | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community 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 | 1,455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,641 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 | 380 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 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 5,466 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 | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 4,796 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Hotel | 47 Springfield Road, Beech Hill | 153 yd | |
| The Raj | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 457 yd | |
| Sue's Tasties | 52 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 478 yd | |
| Wickham Hall | Knightshill Crescent, Wigan | 527 yd | |
| Tea's Cafe Bar | 156 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 251 yd | |
| Brickmakers Arms | 49 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 478 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 509 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 509 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 275 yd | |
| Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze | 57b Park Road, Wigan | 446 yd | |
| Northern Sole Chippy | 138 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 532 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 566 yd | |
| Sunrise | 441 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 457 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 503 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 614 yd | |
| Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill | 886 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 806 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.