Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

STANDISHGATE, WN1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANDISHGATE, WN1 1AE.

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Population

121

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 65% private renter occupancy, WN1 1AE is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

WN1 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Standishgate, 0.1km from Water Heyes in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN1 1AE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wigan. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WN1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00181495 (shared with 34 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 WN1 1AE. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.9%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed20.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WN1 1AE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.1 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.3 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.7 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.2 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.7 km
  • The Swinley0.5 km
  • Whelley Ex Servicemans Club0.6 km
  • Barney's0.5 km
  • Fox and Goose0.3 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

106 nearby
  • Maries Cafe0.9 km
  • Mr Wang's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry0.9 km
  • JK's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.3 km
  • + 101 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Burger Boss0.7 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.8 km
  • Mr Joe's0.6 km
  • Mr Joe's0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Jeds Pantry0.8 km
  • Acid Sweets0.3 km
  • Greenhalghs0.4 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.4 km
  • Mesnes Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Wigan Lane Mini Market0.4 km
  • Whelley Discount Store0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charles Dickens0.2 km
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan0.6 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
  • Wigan North Western0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Brick Kiln Lane0.0 km
  • Brick Kiln Lane0.1 km
  • Powell Street (eastbound) (to def.route)0.1 km
  • Powell Street (westbound) (to def.route)0.1 km
  • Central Park Way (eastbd) (to def.route)0.2 km