Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HALLGATE, WN1 1HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALLGATE, WN1 1HP.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.6 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.6 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.0 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Charles Dickens0.5 km
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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