Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

KIRKWOOD CLOSE, WN2 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWOOD CLOSE, WN2 1DZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

460

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WN2 1DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 93% 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. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.

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

WN2 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkwood Close, 0.3km from New Springs in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 £270k, up 8.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00032401 (shared with 16 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 1DZ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

15 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 161,699

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

WN2 1DZ 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 pupils0.1 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils0.5 km
S

Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.2 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.5 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jeds Pantry1.0 km
  • 3A's Petroleum Ltd0.8 km
  • AJ 's Convenience Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • Whelley Sports and Community Club1.0 km
  • White Lion & Railway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Whelley Discount Store1.0 km
  • Spar0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Town0.3 km
  • Mac Chicken0.9 km
  • Canadian Pizza1.0 km
  • Baz's Marmaris0.3 km
  • Oliva0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Colliers Arms0.8 km
  • Kirkless Cafe0.8 km
  • The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkless Hall Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ince2.0 km
  • Wigan2.2 km
  • Wigan Wallgate2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkwood Close0.1 km
  • Kirkwood Close0.1 km
  • Camberwell Crescent0.1 km
  • Ashbourne Avenue0.1 km
  • Wigan Road0.1 km