Orchard Close, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 8BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	51.3%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47%	48.7%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 8BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	16.9%	17.5%	0.6%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.7%	56.1%	-1.6%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	9.9%	10.3%	0.4%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	12.7%	14.8%	2.1%	6.1%	8.7%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.6%	24.6%	-14.0%	48.4%	-23.8%
Good health	35.2%	41.4%	6.2%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	18.6%	23.3%	4.7%	12.7%	10.6%
Bad health	5.1%	8.2%	3.1%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	1.2%	1.4%

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.

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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.8%	24.4%	-9.4%	18.2%	6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	9.8%	-2.4%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	12.9%	0.7%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	13.3%	9.5%	5.3%	8.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	14.2%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	20.4%	-5.0%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	3.8%	4.9%	1.1%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	97.9%	97.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	97.4%	2.1%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19%	37.2%	-18.2%
Christian	74.5%	46.2%	28.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Orchard Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close 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 fallen by about -32.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN6 8BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Orchard Close are based on 6 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 Orchard Close, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 8BS

Average Price
£246,030

Semi-Detached
£246,030

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Close

Average Price
£267,180

Semi-Detached
£267,180

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Orchard Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-10-18	£210,216
1 Orchard Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2022-02-03	£245,084
13 Orchard Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2004-07-02	£289,749
1 Orchard Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£97,950	2002-07-26	£341,389
15 Orchard Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£58,000	1999-05-21	£271,004

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 8BS

Employment

WN6 8BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN6 8BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	130
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Education	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Construction	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Shevington WN6 8BD	3out of 4	454 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook Primary School Elmfield , Shevington WN6 8DL	3out of 4	584 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shevington Vale Primary School Runshaw Avenue , Appley Bridge WN6 9JP	3out of 4	1,180 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wood Fold Primary School Green Lane , Standish WN6 0TS	4out of 4	1,952 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School Wigan Lower Road , Standish Lower Ground WN6 8JP	3out of 4	2,483 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX	3out of 4	2,110 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN	3out of 4	3,530 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	4,324 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	4,327 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	2,767 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS	- not rated	5,319 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	1,120 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP	- not rated	2,625 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	4,847 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	5,171 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Juniper Bar and kitchen	7 Church Lane, Shevington	481 yd
Shevington Community Pantry	Church Lane, Shevington	491 yd
Shevington Village Kitchen	2g Gathurst Lane, Shevington	727 yd
The Dispensary	38b Gathurst Lane, Shevington	825 yd
Franchise Catering @ Gathurst Golf Club	Miles Lane, Shevington	1,069 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Plough & Harrow	Broad O' Th' Lane, Shevington		527 yd
Gathurst Golf Club Ltd	Miles Lane, Shevington		1,069 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Manhattan Pizza	4 Broad O Th Lane, Shevington	527 yd
Petra Pizza	7 Broad O Th Lane, Shevington	527 yd
Dragon City	9 Broad O Th Lane, Shevington	527 yd
Bombay	14 Broad O Th Lane, Shevington	527 yd
Jordans Fish & Chips	10 Gathurst Lane, Shevington	727 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	Gathurst Lane, Shevington		1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Millbrook Primary School ELMFIELD	grass pitches	482 yd
Shevington High School SHEVINGTON LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	585 yd
Shevington Recreational Ground SHEVINGTON YOUTH CLUB SHEVINGTON YOUTH CLUB HIGHFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	625 yd
Shevington Community And Recreation Centre Vicarage Lane	grass pitches	961 yd
Shevington Community Primary School MILES LANE	grass pitches	1,000 yd
Gathurst Golf Club Ltd MILES LANE	golf	1,049 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	191.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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