Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN2 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN2 1DE.

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

334

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN2 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

WN2 1DE has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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

WN2 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Aspull in Aspull. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN2 1DE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.



Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00031592 (shared with 6 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 1DE. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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school Local Schools

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Aspull Church Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan

Outstanding211 pupils0.4 km
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St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

Good96 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Moorside Convienience0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Spar 8 till Late0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Aspull Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Victoria Inn1.0 km
  • Aspull Rugby Union Football Club0.3 km
  • Village on the Green0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Picasso Aspull0.3 km
  • Finger Post Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Happy Valley0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Colliers Arms1.0 km
  • Moorgate Inn (The)0.5 km
  • Bindi of Aspull0.1 km
  • Lisa's Butty Box0.3 km
  • Slice0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Galloways0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackrod2.9 km
  • Hindley2.9 km
  • Horwich Parkway3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Finger Post0.1 km
  • Finger Post0.1 km
  • Woods Road0.2 km
  • Aspull Clinic0.2 km
  • The Fields0.3 km