Tulip Drive is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 8NT 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 Tulip Drive, Wigan, WN6 8NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 8NS, WN6 8NU, WN6 8PG, WN6 8PQ, WN6 8PE, WN6 8NR, WN6 8NJ, WN6 8PH, WN6 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 8NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN6 8NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 36.3% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.2% | 22.2% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 26.9% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 89.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 87.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 87.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.5% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulip 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 -61.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Tulip Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-08-20 | £135,424 |
| 13 Tulip Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2014-08-06 | £96,523 |
| 13 Tulip Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,250 | 2008-07-03 | £105,127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 623 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 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,881 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 | 652 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 | 2,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,113 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 | 2,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 3,877 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 4,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Pantry | 152 Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill | 427 yd | |
| Spoons Cafe / Deli | 4 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 664 yd | |
| Friends Corner | 298a Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Hotel | 75 Wellfield Road, Wigan | 439 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 1,085 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 1,085 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Dragon | 109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 349 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 349 yd | |
| Don Mario | 97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 349 yd | |
| Sunny Chinese Takeaway | 69 Wellfield Road, Wigan | 439 yd | |
| Wellfield Pizzaria | 73 Wellfield Road, Wigan | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill | 456 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 647 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 711 yd | |
| Costcutter | 126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground | 756 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Coronation Park WESTON PARK | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.