Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WHELLEY, WN2 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHELLEY, WN2 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WN2 1BL — age 51, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 56.2% year-on-year.

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

WN2 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whelley, 0.4km from Whelley in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN2 1BL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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: Average house prices are around £250k, up 56.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00032407 (shared with 13 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 1BL. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 205,000

2 sales · Mean £ 205,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

WN2 1BL 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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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Outstanding137 pupils0.5 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.1 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.1 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.3 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • White Lion & Railway0.3 km
  • The Swinley1.0 km
  • Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • Whelley Sports and Community Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services0.2 km
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Baz's Marmaris0.3 km
  • Oliva0.5 km
  • China Town0.3 km
  • Mac Chicken0.5 km
  • Vlora Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jeds Pantry0.6 km
  • 3A's Petroleum Ltd0.4 km
  • AJ 's Convenience Store0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Whelley Discount Store0.6 km
  • Spar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan1.8 km
  • Wigan Wallgate1.9 km
  • Ince1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Alexandra0.1 km
  • Cheltenham Street0.1 km
  • Plantation Gates0.1 km
  • Cheltenham Street0.2 km
  • Whelley0.2 km