Woodrush Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 8JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	48.6%	50%	1.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	51.4%	50%	-1.4%	49.0%	1.0%

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 8JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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	26.7%	27.1%	0.4%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	63.4%	0.5%	44.2%	19.2%
Separated	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.9%	5.9%	-2.0%	9.1%	-3.2%
Widowed	1.6%	2%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.1%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	61.2%	55.5%	-5.7%	48.4%	7.1%
Good health	26.8%	30.6%	3.8%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	8.6%	10.9%	2.3%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around WN6 8JT this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.5%	8.9%	-0.6%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	8.6%	-5.7%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	13.6%	-4.2%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.6%	2.7%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.1%	19.9%	2.8%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	36.5%	41.4%	4.9%	33.8%	7.6%
Other	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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	1%	3.8%	2.8%	3.1%	0.7%
Pakistani	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.7%	95.1%	-1.6%	81.4%	13.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	98.6%	94.8%	-3.8%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0%	1.4%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	94.5%	-3.8%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.3%	37.2%	-15.9%
Christian	72.5%	46.2%	26.3%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Woodrush Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodrush Road 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.

🔎 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 8JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Woodrush Road are based on 10 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 Woodrush Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 8JT

Average Price
£333,479

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,479

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodrush Road

Average Price
£304,561

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£304,561

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodrush Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Woodrush Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£168,500	2015-11-02	£272,558
4 Woodrush Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£158,500	2008-11-28	£265,971
8 Woodrush Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2005-10-14	£327,092
4 Woodrush Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	2003-07-04	£335,829
4 Woodrush Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£82,000	2001-12-07	£275,648

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 8JT

Employment

WN6 8JT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	131
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Education	38
Manufacturing	36
Human health and social work activities	31
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Construction	21
Transport and storage	11
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	3,552 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School Wigan Lower Road , Standish Lower Ground WN6 8JP	- not rated	194 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	1,386 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT	3out of 4	1,404 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF	- not rated	1,652 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU	2out of 4	1,700 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,292 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL	- not rated	2,265 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	2,427 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ	- not rated	2,716 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ	3out of 4	2,840 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ	- not rated	1,831 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX	- not rated	3,648 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	2,342 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS	- not rated	3,042 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	5,298 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pupil Support Centre Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT	- not rated	1,373 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Infinite Schools Wigan Harrow Road , Marsh Green WN5 0QL	- not rated	1,581 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	- not rated	2,365 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	- not rated	2,365 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	- not rated	2,365 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Crooke Hall Inn	92 Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground		700 yd
Spoons Cafe / Deli	4 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan		875 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Portofino	14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	875 yd
The Trawlerman	6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	996 yd
New Golden Dragon	109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	1,008 yd
Planet Pizza	99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	1,008 yd
Don Mario	97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	1,008 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costcutter	126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground	234 yd
Lidl	Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill	864 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	881 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coronation Park WESTON PARK	grass pitches	190 yd
Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD	grass pitches	198 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%

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