WN1 1HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bull Hey in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1HN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1HN.
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 1HN — 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 1HN. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
WN1 1HN 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
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Nutrisport0.2 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- AM to PM0.8 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.6 km
- Muffin Man0.9 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.6 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.5 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.6 km
- The Anvil0.0 km
- Brickmakers Arms1.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Canine Companions0.7 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.5 km
- The Pavilion0.7 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.5 km
- Sue's Tasties1.0 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.2 km
- Fusion Bubble Tea House0.4 km
- Kebab World0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Wigan Lane Mini Market1.0 km
- Poundland0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Charles Dickens0.6 km
- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.1 km
- Wigan0.3 km
- Wigan North Western0.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dorning Street0.1 km
- The Anvil0.1 km
- Crawford Street0.1 km
- Wigan Bus Station0.1 km
- Wigan Bus Station Stand M0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11HN · Data under Open Government Licence