WN1 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from School Common 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1EB.
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 1EB — 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 1EB. 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 2026-02)
WN1 1EB has low crime rates — 0 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Baltico Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Brick Food Community0.6 km
- Grandad Jims Traditional Sweet Shoppe0.6 km
- Smiltyne0.1 km
- Nutrisport0.5 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Kung Fu0.6 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.6 km
- Muffin Break0.4 km
- + 94 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Poundland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.5 km
- A1 Performance Studio0.7 km
- Bill's Fry Inn0.6 km
- Deroma Pizza0.5 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.6 km
- Wigan Sports Club1.0 km
- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.6 km
- Old Pear Tree0.7 km
- The George0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Charles Dickens0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.2 km
- Wigan0.2 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rodney Street0.0 km
- Rodney Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Rodney Street0.1 km
- Wigan Baths0.1 km
- Harrogate Street (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11EB · Data under Open Government Licence