Area Analysis Wigan, North West

WN4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN4 postcode area.

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Population

27,703

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,240 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £209,596 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences286
Criminal damage and arson72
Public order64
Anti-social behaviour52
Vehicle crime49

school Local Schools

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Garswood Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding205 pupils
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good199 pupils
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good291 pupils
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • The Turpin View
  • Sir Thomas Gerard
  • Sweet Ting
  • Thai Kitchen Bar and Grill
  • The Bistro
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Chip Pan
  • Green Leaf
  • Hong Kong Kitchen
  • K-Street
  • Mather's Sandwich Bar
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Diamond Community Support Centre, Diamond Club
  • Garswood Primary School Food Outsource
  • Garswood Service Station
  • Crazy Candy
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Ashton-In-Makerfield Golf Club Ltd
  • Blue Bell Inn
  • Clare Chapman Catering
  • Garswood Conservative Club
  • Simms Road Inn
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Cornerstone Convenience
  • Dave's Off Licence
  • Quality Save