Hindley is an electoral ward in Wigan, England. It forms part of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Makerfield.

0Hindley and Hindley Green have a combined resident population of 25,051 which represents 7.5% of the total Wigan resident population of 330,712.

Hindley and Hindley Green have a slightly older demographic with 18.2% of all residents aged 65+. Higher than the borough average of 17.6%. 11.6% of households are aged 65+ and live alone compared with 11.7% of the borough households.

Two of the fifteen communities in Hindley and Hindley Green are ranked within the top 10% most deprived in England. These include the communities of Chapel Fields Estate North and Smithwood. 1 area is ranked in the top 15% most affluent in England, this is Smiths Farm Estate. 14.8% of residents claim out of work benefits below the borough average of 15.9%.

The community is relatively unhealthy with 7.6% of residents describing their health as ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’ compared with the borough average of 7.1%. • 74% of residents either own their homes outright or have a mortgage, only 15% of households live in social rented accommodation.