WN3 4AJ is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN3 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN3 4AJ.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, WN3 4AJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4AJ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Nutrisport0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- AM to PM0.9 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.7 km
- Malina Mini Market0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.3 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.9 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.9 km
- The George0.6 km
- The Old Courts Art Centre0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Canine Companions0.3 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.4 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Sue's Tasties1.0 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.1 km
- Eddy's Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.6 km
- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.9 km
- Deb's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
- Wigan North Western0.6 km
- Wigan0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wigan Pier0.1 km
- First Garage0.2 km
- First Garage0.2 km
- Clayton Street0.3 km
- Clayton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34AJ · Data under Open Government Licence