Lingfield Crescent is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN6 8QA 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 Lingfield Crescent, Wigan, WN6 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN6 8QB, WN6 8QF, WN6 8QG, WN6 8QE, WN6 7SQ, WN6 8PJ, WN6 8QD, WN6 7SH, WN6 8PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 8QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52.8% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 23.7% | 29.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 48.3% | -15.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 34.1% | 32.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 43.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 16.4% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 21.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 8.1% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 14.5% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 20.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.4% 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% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 94.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 69.9% | 46.2% | 23.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lingfield Crescent 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 -34.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lingfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2026-01-16 | £252,857 |
| 9 Lingfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-05-21 | £167,563 |
| 38 Lingfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2024-09-27 | £253,954 |
| 15 Lingfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-23 | £179,798 |
| 4 Lingfield Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-01-05 | £208,345 |
WN6 8QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,889 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 | - not rated | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 825 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 | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | - not rated | 1,455 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 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 2,161 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 | 2,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 2,305 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupil Support Centre Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | - not rated | 774 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infinite Schools Wigan Harrow Road , Marsh Green WN5 0QL | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community special school | 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 | 230 yd | |
| Friends Corner | 298a Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 627 yd | |
| Annie's Pantry | 152 Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill | 673 yd | |
| Melis Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar | 533 Scot Lane, Wigan | 891 yd | |
| Starbucks | 506 Scot Lane, Wigan | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Hotel | 75 Wellfield Road, Wigan | 860 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 876 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 876 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 876 yd | |
| Wily Fox Brewery | 1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portofino | 14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 230 yd | |
| The Trawlerman | 6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 343 yd | |
| New Golden Dragon | 109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 388 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 388 yd | |
| Don Mario | 97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill | 199 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 258 yd | |
| Costcutter | 126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground | 443 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 998 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Park WESTON PARK | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.