WN1 2HT is a well-regarded residential area on Langdale Avenue, 0.4km from Whitley in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN1, WN1 2HT offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WN1 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00032294 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGDALE AVENUE, WN1 2HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGDALE AVENUE, WN1 2HT.
273
45
£ 44,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WN1 2HT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £157k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 2HT. The average age is 44.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,125
12 sales · Mean £ 159,604
Terraced
£ 127,500
3 sales · Mean £ 135,000
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Slimming World0.7 km
- Annie's Pantry0.9 km
- Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry0.9 km
- Alices Vintage Teas1.0 km
- Sue's Tasties1.0 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.8 km
- Ruby's House0.5 km
- Wellfield Pizzaria0.8 km
- Gidlow Plaice0.5 km
- Alendo0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Galloways0.5 km
- AM to PM0.8 km
- Muffin Man0.8 km
- Go Local/Wigan News1.0 km
- Lawless Wigan Ltd1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Sacred Heart Social Centre0.7 km
- Wellfield Hotel0.8 km
- The Swinley1.0 km
- Wigan Bowling Green Ltd0.7 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Wigan Lane Mini Market0.9 km
- Patsons Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Charles Dickens1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate1.5 km
- Wigan1.6 km
- Wigan North Western1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Queensway0.3 km
- Queensway0.3 km
- Barnsley Street0.3 km
- Spencer Road0.3 km
- Spencer Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN12HT · Data under Open Government Licence