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.
WN3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN3 postcode area.
30,463
41
£ 35,880 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Winstanley Community Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Hope School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Hawkley Hall High School
Marus Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Bargain Booze
- Galloways
- Galloways
- FOHC Community Outreach
- Bargain Booze
- + 19 more
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, Cafe
39 nearby- Frank King (Wigan) Ltd (Staff Canteen)
- Run and Jump
- Sadies
- Subway (Warrington Road Service Station)
- The Bar Co
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda
- Co-operative Group
- Iceland
- Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls)
- Nisa Local
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- A1 Performance Studio
- Bengal Spice
- Domino's Pizza
- Hamraz
- Happy Fish
- + 14 more
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Area Profile: WN3 · Data under Open Government Licence