Paddock Rise, Wigan, WN6 8QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN6 8QB 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%

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	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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Paddock Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddock Rise 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN6 8QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Paddock Rise are based on 19 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 Paddock Rise, Wigan, WN6 8QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN6 8QB

Average Price
£216,034

Semi-Detached
£221,469

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£161,687

Estimated Average Property Prices for Paddock Rise

Average Price
£226,126

Semi-Detached
£229,634

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£162,983

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Paddock RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Paddock Rise, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,500	2025-09-01	£275,500
11 Paddock Rise, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-12-10	£162,983
11 Paddock Rise, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-12-10	£176,910
6 Paddock Rise, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2019-07-26	£286,474
1 Paddock Rise, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2018-11-16	£222,278

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN6 8QB

Employment

WN6 8QB 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 8QB 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	2,966 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	401 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	800 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT	3out of 4	876 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	1,110 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF	3out of 4	1,486 yd	Community 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	709 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	2,964 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	3,008 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	3,572 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,450 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	2,694 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	5,269 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	2,328 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	3,217 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,279 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	3,741 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,750 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spoons Cafe / Deli	4 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	259 yd
Annie's Pantry	152 Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill	625 yd
Friends Corner	298a Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	637 yd
Melis Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar	533 Scot Lane, Wigan	946 yd
Starbucks	506 Scot Lane, Wigan	951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellfield Hotel	75 Wellfield Road, Wigan	804 yd
Prince of Wales Hotel	202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	883 yd
Belle Vue Inn	210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	883 yd
The Douglas Bank	213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Portofino	14 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	259 yd
New Golden Dragon	109 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	342 yd
Planet Pizza	99 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	342 yd
Don Mario	97 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	342 yd
The Trawlerman	6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan	361 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Woodhouse Lane, Beech Hill	170 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	294 yd
Costcutter	126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground	462 yd
Patsons Supermarket	196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	947 yd
Tesco Express	410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan	1,025 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coronation Park WESTON PARK	grass pitches	571 yd
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	595 yd
Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive	grass pitches	761 yd
Christopher Park Training Ground CHRISTOPHER PARK CHRISTOPHER PARK WIGAN LOWER ROAD	grass pitches	875 yd
Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET	grass pitches	1,001 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	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN6 8QB