Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CAMBERWELL CRESCENT, WN2 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBERWELL CRESCENT, WN2 1AY.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN2 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WN2 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WN2 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Camberwell Crescent, 0.5km from New Springs in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN2 1AY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00032406 (shared with 8 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 WN2 1AY. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 146,500

12 sales · Mean £ 145,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WN2 1AY has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Outstanding137 pupils0.3 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils0.6 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.0 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.4 km
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Ince CofE Primary School

Good393 pupils1.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jeds Pantry1.0 km
  • 3A's Petroleum Ltd0.7 km
  • AJ 's Convenience Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • Whelley Sports and Community Club0.9 km
  • White Lion & Railway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Whelley Discount Store0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Town0.2 km
  • Mac Chicken0.8 km
  • Vlora Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Canadian Pizza0.9 km
  • Baz's Marmaris0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Colliers Arms0.9 km
  • Kirkless Cafe0.7 km
  • The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkless Hall Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ince1.8 km
  • Wigan2.1 km
  • Wigan Wallgate2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Camberwell Crescent0.0 km
  • Camberwell Crescent0.0 km
  • Camberwell Crescent0.0 km
  • Camberwell Crescent0.1 km
  • Silvington Way0.1 km