Socio-economic statistics for Edge Green, Wigan

Socio-economic statistics for Edge Green, Wigan

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Edge Green in Wigan from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Edge Green older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Edge Green and Wigan? Is Edge Green an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Edge Green Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Edge Green residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Edge Green to the national average for England.
Level Ashton England
No Qualifications 17.91% 18.08%
Level 1 9.61% 9.69%
Level 2 15.36% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.52% 5.32%
Level 3 19.68% 16.92%
Level 4 27.28% 33.92%

Edge Green & Wigan Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Edge Green in the Wigan local area district.

Edge Green has a lower rate of immigrants than Wigan, the North West region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Ashton (Wigan) 96.48% 3.52%
Wigan 93.78% 6.22%
North West 88.33% 11.67%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Edge Green compared to other wards in Wigan

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Ince 87.87% 12.13%
2 Leigh West 89.05% 10.95%
3 Wigan Central 89.72% 10.28%
4 Douglas 90.39% 9.61%
5 Leigh East 90.43% 9.57%
6 Wigan West 91.93% 8.07%
7 Atherleigh 92.63% 7.37%
8 Pemberton 92.71% 7.29%
9 Abram 92.79% 7.21%
10 Atherton 93.05% 6.95%
11 Tyldesley 93.67% 6.33%
12 Astley Mosley Common 94.02% 5.98%
13 Leigh South 94.19% 5.81%
14 Worsley Mesnes 95.04% 4.96%
15 Golborne and Lowton West 95.42% 4.58%
16 Aspull New Springs Whelley 95.71% 4.29%
17 Standish with Langtree 95.72% 4.28%
18 Hindley 96% 4%
19 Lowton East 96.26% 3.74%
20 Hindley Green 96.3% 3.7%
21 Ashton 96.48% 3.52%
22 Bryn 96.88% 3.12%
23 Shevington with Lower Ground 97.03% 2.97%
24 Winstanley 97.27% 2.73%
25 Orrell 97.44% 2.56%
'; Edge Green is ranked 21 out of 25 wards in Wigan for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Edge Green Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Wigan.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Wigan 3.9% -0.4%
North West 4.3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Edge Green on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Edge Green.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 56.62%
In Part-Time Work 23.71%
Unemployed 3.91%
76.29% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Edge Green

Edge Green Health Statistics

Ashton has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Ashton (Wigan) 46.6% 34.48% 13.7% 4.08% 1.13%
Wigan 46.27% 33.46% 14.03% 4.88% 1.36%
North West 47.73% 32.71% 13.36% 4.77% 1.43%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Wigan changed since 2011?

Wigan residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.64% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 45.39% 32.7% 14.72% 5.7% 1.49%
2021 46.27% 33.46% 14.03% 4.88% 1.36%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Edge Green Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Ashton.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

How many residents own or rent their home in Edge Green and Wigan

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Edge Green either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 78.78 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 21.22 of Edge Green residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Ashton (Wigan) 78.78% 21.22%
Wigan 66.37% 33.63%
North West 62.33% 37.67%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Edge Green has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.

Edge Green compared to other wards in Wigan

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Winstanley (Wigan) 92.37% 7.63%
2 Shevington with Lower Ground 84.21% 15.79%
3 Hindley Green 81.77% 18.23%
4 Orrell 81.69% 18.31%
5 Standish with Langtree 80.84% 19.16%
6 Lowton East 80.73% 19.27%
7 Astley Mosley Common 78.93% 21.07%
8 Ashton (Wigan) 78.78% 21.22%
9 Aspull New Springs Whelley 74.24% 25.76%
10 Bryn (Wigan) 68.4% 31.6%
11 Worsley Mesnes 66.18% 33.82%
12 Tyldesley (Wigan) 65.8% 34.21%
13 Leigh South 64.5% 35.5%
14 Golborne and Lowton West 64.34% 35.66%
15 Atherleigh 63.62% 36.38%
16 Leigh East 61.28% 38.72%
17 Wigan West 61.18% 38.82%
18 Abram 59.92% 40.08%
19 Hindley 59.33% 40.67%
20 Wigan Central 58.57% 41.43%
21 Atherton 57.19% 42.81%
22 Leigh West 53.35% 46.65%
23 Douglas 50.64% 49.36%
24 Pemberton 49.37% 50.63%
25 Ince 42.37% 57.63%
Edge Green is ranked 8 out of 25 wards in Wigan for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Edge Green?

The largest employment sector in Edge Green is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.
Sector Proportion
Professional Occupations 16.8%
Associate Professional & Technical 12.87%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 11.47%
Skilled Trades 11.46%
Administrative & Secretarial 10.86%
Elementary Occupations 10.42%
Caring, leisure & Other Services 9.45%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 8.57%

What is the population of Edge Green and Wigan?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Wigan including Edge Green. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Abram 15909
Ashton 12018
Aspull New Springs Whelley 13065
Astley Mosley Common 11893
Atherleigh 12411
Atherton 15786
Bryn 11694
Douglas 13819
Golborne and Lowton West 12050
Hindley 13703
Hindley Green 11348
Ince 14547
Leigh East 12811
Leigh South 14388
Leigh West 15758
Lowton East 13338
Orrell 12244
Pemberton 14893
Shevington with Lower Ground 11513
Standish with Langtree 12832
Tyldesley 14920
Wigan Central 12317
Wigan West 13457
Winstanley 11776
Worsley Mesnes 12222
Wigan Total 330712



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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