Redwood Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 8PF 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 Redwood Avenue, Wigan, WN6 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 8PD, WN6 8PE, WN6 8PG, WN6 8PH, WN6 8PQ, WN6 8PA, WN6 8PB, WN6 8PN, WN6 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN6 8PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 41.8% | 47.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 28.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 41.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 36.1% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 24.8% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 16.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 92.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 95.1% | 85.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 85.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwood Avenue 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 -3.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Redwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-06-20 | £136,848 |
| 12 Redwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2017-12-01 | £131,212 |
| 12 Redwood Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2012-09-07 | £138,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 732 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 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 635 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 | 2,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 3,788 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 | 2,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,910 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 | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 4,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoons Cafe / Deli | 4 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 452 yd | |
| Annie's Pantry | 152 Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill | 474 yd | |
| Friends Corner | 298a Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 737 yd | |
| Springfield Hotel | 47 Springfield Road, Beech Hill | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Hotel | 75 Wellfield Road, Wigan | 594 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 961 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 961 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Golden Dragon | 109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 249 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 249 yd | |
| Don Mario | 97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 249 yd | |
| Portofino | 14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 452 yd | |
| The Trawlerman | 6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill | 255 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 496 yd | |
| Costcutter | 126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground | 588 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 767 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Coronation Park WESTON PARK | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.