WN4 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 598 active and 147 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WN4 (25%) 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 (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WN4 are around £209k, up 3.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN4 are low at 23 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 45 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 WN4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WN4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN4 postcode area.
27,703
45
£ 39,240 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WN4 — age 45, 75% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.7% 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 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Rectory CofE Primary School
R L Hughes Primary School
Nicol Mere School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Galloways
- Diamond Community Support Centre, Diamond Club
- Garswood Primary School Food Outsource
- Garswood Service Station
- OneStop Hamilton Road
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Garswood United A.F.C
- Ashton-In-Makerfield Golf Club Ltd
- Blue Bell Inn
- Clare Chapman Catering
- Garswood Conservative Club
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Ashton Bears ARLFC
- Diamond Community Support Centre CIC
- The H Taphouse
- 1910 Pizzeria
- Andys All Day Breakfast
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi
- Cornerstone Convenience
- Dave's Off Licence
- Quality Save
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chip Pan
- Green Leaf
- Must eats @ garswood ltd
- Hong Kong Kitchen
- K-Street
- + 25 more
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Area Profile: WN4 · Data under Open Government Licence