Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

STANDISHGATE, WN1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

WN1 1BP is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 65% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters. Property prices are trending up 85.3% year-on-year.

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

WN1 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Standishgate, 0.2km from Water Heyes in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 85.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN1 1BP 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 1BP. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 60,000

13 sales · Mean £ 60,769

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WN1 1BP 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

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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 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.8 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils1.2 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.7 km
  • Wigan Sports Club0.5 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.7 km
  • The George0.6 km
  • The Old Courts Art Centre0.6 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Maries Cafe0.9 km
  • Mr Wang's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry0.8 km
  • Earl Of Balcarres0.6 km
  • Sherringtons Bar0.7 km
  • + 103 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze1.0 km
  • Burger Boss0.7 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.8 km
  • Canadian Pizza0.8 km
  • Chilli Indian0.6 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Wigan Lane Mini Market0.4 km
  • Whelley Discount Store0.8 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Nutrisport0.8 km
  • Clunans0.3 km
  • Uncle Joe's0.6 km
  • Baltico Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Brick Food Community0.2 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charles Dickens0.1 km
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
  • Wigan0.6 km
  • Wigan North Western0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brick Kiln Lane0.1 km
  • Brick Kiln Lane0.1 km
  • Northway (eastbound)(to def.route)0.1 km
  • Northway (westbound) (to define route)0.2 km
  • Powell Street (westbound) (to def.route)0.2 km