Shuttle Street Hindley, Wigan
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (WN2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44104642.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £112,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hindley, about 290 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rayner Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pennygate Medical Centre, about 110 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2024 | 5 WN2 2RD | Terraced | £112,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (33% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Castle Hill Hindley: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- SHLAA0173 (500 m (0.3 miles))
- The Hockery Brook 146 Wigan Road Hindley Wigan WN2 3DF: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 2RD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WN2 2RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 64 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 2RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN2 2RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hindley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 290 m |
| Ince (Manchester) 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Westhoughton 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hill Street Hindley | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pennygate Medical Centre | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hindley Dental Practice | 180 m |
| Hospital | Leight Infirmary | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Horwich Police Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rayner Park 7.6 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peter's Recreation Ground 7.9 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Danes Valley | Valley | 310 m east |
| America Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Wildfowl Sanctuary | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Borsdane Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Holden Woods | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Whalley's Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Hindley | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hindley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ince CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New China Garden WN2 2RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds WN2 2QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Asda WN2 2QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 4 Good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Edington Arms WN2 2QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Chicago Pizza WN2 3LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Diamond Standard Collectables WN2 3LQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel WN2 3LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Royal Mini Market WN2 3AE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Daisy Day Care WN2 4BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Nabzys WN2 3AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Izzy's Tea Room WN2 3AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Candy Street WN2 3AN | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Dough WN2 3AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Premier Hindley Convenience Store WN2 3LL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Cross Keys Chippy WN2 3LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pilkington Street · Hill Street · Holding Street · Sunleigh Road · Collier Street · Margaret Street · Randle Street · Hill Top Fold · Vine Street · Elliott Drive · Ravenswood Drive · France Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.