WN1 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wigan in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WN1 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1AL.
343
35
£ 38,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN1 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 1AL. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN1 1AL has low crime rates — 1 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- ARG Food & Wine1.0 km
- Best One0.6 km
- The Thai Food Store0.6 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.8 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.9 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club1.0 km
- Old Pear Tree0.5 km
- Bentley's Bar0.3 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.4 km
- Hideout0.5 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Ball and Boot0.4 km
- Caffe Rosso0.6 km
- Ella Turkish Restaurant0.6 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- People Cafe0.6 km
- + 105 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Bill's Fry Inn0.6 km
- Deroma Pizza0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.6 km
- Tsangs Chippy0.9 km
- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Charles Dickens0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Wigan Lane Mini Market0.7 km
- Whelley Discount Store1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.3 km
- Wigan0.3 km
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grand Arcade0.1 km
- Mesnes Street (nthbd) (to def route)0.1 km
- Wigan Bus Station0.1 km
- Grand Arcade0.2 km
- Wigan - Morrison's Supermarket0.2 km
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