Area Analysis Wigan, North West

WN1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN1 postcode area.

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Population

20,008

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,083 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 42, WN1 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £166k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 24.9% year-on-year.

home £166,424 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN1 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 686 active and 551 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WN1 (22%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WN1 are around £166k, down 24.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN1 are low at 2 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WN1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences29
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Woodfield Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • Allied Pharmacy
  • 3A's Petroleum Ltd
  • Adams News
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Tap n Barrell
  • The Bailiff Bar
  • The Berkeley
  • The Boulevard
  • The George
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

113 nearby
  • Armed Forces HQ CIC
  • Aroma Cafe Bar
  • Atu
  • Ball and Boot
  • Bamboogy
  • + 108 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Charles Dickens
  • Kilhey Court Hotel
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel
  • Premier Inn
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Poundland
  • Spar
  • Tesco
  • Whelley Discount Store
  • Wigan Lane Mini Market
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!
  • Alendo
  • Bill's Fry Inn
  • BOOM BOOM Eat Good
  • Burger Boss
  • + 37 more