Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN6 8LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.5%	53.1%	5.6%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	52.5%	46.9%	-5.6%	49.0%	-2.1%

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 8LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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	22.9%	22.5%	-0.4%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	52.6%	-8.3%	44.2%	8.4%
Separated	2.7%	2.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	5.8%	11.5%	5.7%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	7.8%	11.1%	3.3%	6.1%	5.0%

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	32.4%	38.4%	6.0%	48.4%	-10.0%
Good health	39.1%	38.7%	-0.4%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	19%	13.7%	-5.3%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	8.5%	6.5%	-2.0%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.7%	1.6%	1.2%	1.5%

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	33.3%	22.4%	-10.9%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	6.3%	-2.2%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	12.6%	-3.7%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	7.5%	-1.0%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	21.7%	10.8%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	25.6%	7.8%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	4.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
White	100%	99%	-1.0%	81.4%	17.6%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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	99.6%	98.3%	-1.3%	83.2%	15.1%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	98.3%	-1.3%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	65.9%	46.2%	19.7%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Wigan Lower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wigan Lower 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 remained broadly unchanged 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 8LJ, 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 Wigan Lower Road are based on 246 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 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, WN6 8LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 8LJ

Average Price
£238,605

Semi-Detached
£201,412

Terraced
£133,741

Detached
£392,164

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£212,404

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wigan Lower Road

Average Price
£188,672

Semi-Detached
£210,624

Terraced
£145,297

Detached
£338,391

Flats/Maisonettes
£132,239

Other
£166,253

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wigan Lower Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,500	2025-05-23	£120,542
32 Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-01-20	£108,133
32 Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,900	2024-11-19	£84,287
81 Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-11-07	£151,071
65 Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2024-02-23	£541,390

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 8LJ

Employment

WN6 8LJ 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 8LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	18
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,063 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	728 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millbrook Primary School Elmfield , Shevington WN6 8DL	3out of 4	1,537 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Church Lane , Shevington WN6 8BD	3out of 4	1,542 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF	3out of 4	1,694 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	1,900 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,809 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	2,202 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	2,798 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	3,118 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	3,300 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	1,874 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS	- not rated	3,507 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	5,087 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	2,684 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,225 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	3,410 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	3,893 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP	- not rated	4,307 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Crooke Hall Inn	92 Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground		285 yd
Elior - Wincanton - Heinz Wigan	Fourmarts Road, Martland Park		1,020 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costcutter	126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground		648 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD	grass pitches	386 yd
Coronation Park WESTON PARK	grass pitches	529 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	28.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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