WN1 1HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bull Hey 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 high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00181484 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1HD.
495
31
£ 38,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN1 1HD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WN1 1HD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 1HD. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Nutrisport0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.3 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.4 km
- Clunans0.6 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.6 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.5 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.5 km
- Old Pear Tree0.2 km
- The George0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Canine Companions0.7 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.7 km
- The Pavilion0.7 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.5 km
- Cafe Life0.9 km
- + 104 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.7 km
- Burger Boss0.2 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.3 km
- Canton Chef0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Charles Dickens0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
- Wigan0.6 km
- Wigan North Western0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Prescott Street0.1 km
- Prescott Street0.2 km
- Deanery High School0.2 km
- Deanery High School0.2 km
- Richmond Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11HD · Data under Open Government Licence