Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN1 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1BN.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WN1 1BN 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.

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

WN1 1BN 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 1BN 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 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 1BN. 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%
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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 2026-02)

WN1 1BN 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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.3 km
P

Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.3 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.4 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.6 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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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • ARG Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • The Thai Food Store0.5 km
  • Wigan Mini Market0.7 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.3 km
  • + 50 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.9 km
  • Old Pear Tree0.6 km
  • Bentley's Bar0.4 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.4 km
  • Hideout0.6 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

109 nearby
  • Ball and Boot0.3 km
  • Caffe Rosso0.5 km
  • Ella Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • People Cafe0.5 km
  • + 104 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Bill's Fry Inn0.5 km
  • Deroma Pizza0.7 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Oliva1.0 km
  • Tsangs Chippy0.8 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Charles Dickens0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Poundland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Wigan Lane Mini Market0.7 km
  • Whelley Discount Store0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan0.3 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.4 km
  • Wigan North Western0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Grand Arcade0.0 km
  • Grand Arcade0.1 km
  • River Way (to def.route)0.1 km
  • River Way (southbound) (to def.route)0.1 km
  • Mesnes Street (nthbd) (to def route)0.2 km