Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA3 1NY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

369

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA3 1NY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WA3 1NY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA3 1NY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.5km from Highfield Moss in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 1NY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1NY are sourced from Output Area E00181468 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 1NY. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Barn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Travellers Rest0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows2.2 km
  • Earlestown3.7 km
  • Bryn6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Lane0.3 km
  • Highfield Lane0.3 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km
  • Travellers Rest0.4 km