Area Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN3 postcode area.

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Population

30,463

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,880 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN3 spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.

home £216,925 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN3 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 692 active and 207 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WN3 (29%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WN3 are around £216k, up 15.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN3 are low at 3 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 41 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 WN3 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 / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences38
Public order26
Other theft14
Drugs10
Bicycle theft5

school Local Schools

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Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School

Good233 pupils
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Winstanley Community Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

Outstanding349 pupils
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Hope School

Outstanding218 pupils
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils
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Hawkley Hall High School

Good1162 pupils
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Marus Bridge Primary School

Good407 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Bargain Booze
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • FOHC Community Outreach
  • Bargain Booze
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Goose Green
  • The Hawk Hotel
  • The Mill at the Pier
  • Wigan & St. Helens Sailing Club
  • Wigan Central
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Frank King (Wigan) Ltd (Staff Canteen)
  • Run and Jump
  • Sadies
  • Subway (Warrington Road Service Station)
  • The Bar Co
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda
  • Co-operative Group
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls)
  • Nisa Local
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • A1 Performance Studio
  • Bengal Spice
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Hamraz
  • Happy Fish
  • + 14 more