Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WALLGATE, WN1 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLGATE, WN1 1BE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

343

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

WN1 1BE 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.

shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN1 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wallgate, 0.3km from Wigan in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1BE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 1BE. 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

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

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

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

S

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.5 km
P

St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.7 km
P

Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.7 km
A

Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.8 km
P

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.8 km
P

St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
P

Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.2 km
P

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Nutrisport0.2 km
  • Poundstretcher0.3 km
  • Gidlow Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.2 km
  • Cheese Cabin0.5 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • The Mill at the Pier0.5 km
  • Wigan Sports Club0.8 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.9 km
  • The Anvil0.2 km
  • Bentley's Bar0.1 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Canine Companions0.7 km
  • The Hive @ the Brick Works0.4 km
  • The Pavilion1.0 km
  • Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.8 km
  • Bird Ith Hand0.9 km
  • + 102 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • A1 Performance Studio0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.1 km
  • Fusion Bubble Tea House0.4 km
  • Kebab World0.1 km
  • + 29 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charles Dickens0.7 km
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan0.1 km
  • Wigan North Western0.1 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.0 km
  • Wigan Rail Stations0.0 km
  • Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.0 km
  • North Western Station0.1 km
  • Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.1 km