WN1 1HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hallgate, 0.3km from Bull Hey in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1HP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALLGATE, WN1 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALLGATE, WN1 1HP.
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 1HP — 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 1HP. 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 1HP 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
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Nutrisport0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- Best One0.8 km
- The Thai Food Store0.7 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.9 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.7 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.5 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.6 km
- Old Pear Tree0.2 km
- The George0.2 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Canine Companions0.8 km
- Sherringtons Bar1.0 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.6 km
- The Pavilion0.7 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.5 km
- + 110 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.4 km
- Bill's Fry Inn0.8 km
- Deroma Pizza0.9 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.8 km
- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.8 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Charles Dickens0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Wigan Lane Mini Market0.9 km
- Poundland0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.2 km
- Wigan0.3 km
- Wigan North Western0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wigan Bus Station Stand M0.0 km
- Wigan Bus Station Stand P0.0 km
- Wigan Bus Station Stand N0.0 km
- Hallgate0.0 km
- Wigan Bus Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11HP · Data under Open Government Licence