Wedgewood Drive, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 8LF 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	51.4%	50%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.6%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.4%	40.8%	-1.6%	37.9%	2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.4%	39.2%	-4.2%	44.2%	-5.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	6.1%	9.5%	3.4%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	6.1%	7.3%	1.2%	6.1%	1.2%

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	46.4%	49%	2.6%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	30.1%	31.7%	1.6%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	16.4%	14.2%	-2.2%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	6.3%	4.4%	-1.9%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.2%	20.4%	-4.8%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	10.1%	-5.8%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	13.2%	-6.2%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.2%	3.0%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	17.3%	5.6%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	20.7%	28.9%	8.2%	33.8%	-4.9%
Other	2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	1.8%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	98.1%	93.8%	-4.3%	81.4%	12.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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%	93.9%	-4.7%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.5%	2.8%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	94.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81%	76.7%	4.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.7%	37.2%	-9.5%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Wedgewood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wedgewood Drive 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 -6.3%.

🔎 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 8LF, 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 Wedgewood Drive are based on 12 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 Wedgewood Drive, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 8LF

Average Price
£230,659

Semi-Detached
£230,659

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wedgewood Drive

Average Price
£227,580

Semi-Detached
£229,589

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£205,481

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wedgewood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Wedgewood Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2023-12-08	£226,704
12 Wedgewood Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£134,000	2020-02-28	£198,313
12 Wedgewood Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£108,550	2019-08-28	£161,992
1 Wedgewood Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2018-09-19	£275,536
7 Wedgewood Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£144,000	2016-09-16	£205,481

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 8LF

Employment

WN6 8LF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	139
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	13
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	46
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Administrative and support service activities	17
Manufacturing	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	13
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	3,636 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	3out of 4	340 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	1,475 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF	3out of 4	1,477 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT	3out of 4	1,540 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU	3out of 4	1,739 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	1,386 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	2,504 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	2,780 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ	3out of 4	2,876 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	3,210 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	2,126 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS	- not rated	3,083 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	5,080 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	2,983 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	3,103 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,151 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	3,569 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP	- not rated	4,556 yd	Special post 16 institution	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	Distance
Crooke Hall Inn	92 Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground	615 yd
Spoons Cafe / Deli	4 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	806 yd
Elior - Wincanton - Heinz Wigan	Fourmarts Road, Martland Park	940 yd
C-TEC (Computionics Limited)	Challenge Way, Martland Park	992 yd
Melis Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar	533 Scot Lane, Wigan	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wily Fox Brewery	1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park		941 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Portofino	14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	806 yd
The Trawlerman	6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	925 yd
New Golden Dragon	109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	1,015 yd
Planet Pizza	99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	1,015 yd
Don Mario	97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	1,015 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costcutter	126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground	252 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	802 yd
Lidl	Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill	844 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coronation Park WESTON PARK	grass pitches	113 yd
Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD	grass pitches	361 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	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.0%

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	51.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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