WN1 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wigan in Wigan. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
The people who live in WN1 1BJ are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1BJ.
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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in WN1 1BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1BJ. 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
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 1BJ 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.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- The Thai Food Store0.6 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.7 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.8 km
- Candy Shack UK0.3 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.8 km
- Old Pear Tree0.5 km
- Bentley's Bar0.1 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.1 km
- Hideout0.1 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Ball and Boot0.7 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- People Cafe0.7 km
- Silverwell Hotel0.9 km
- Foodie Cafe Resto0.7 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bill's Fry Inn0.7 km
- Deroma Pizza0.7 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.7 km
- Tsangs Chippy0.9 km
- Burger Boss0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Charles Dickens0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Poundland0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.1 km
- Wigan0.2 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wigan North Western Rail Station0.0 km
- Wigan North Western Rail Station0.0 km
- Wigan - North Western Railway Station0.0 km
- Wigan North Western Rail Station0.0 km
- North Western Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11BJ · Data under Open Government Licence