WN3 4AL is a mixed residential area on Wallgate, 0.1km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WN3 4AL offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALLGATE, WN3 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLGATE, WN3 4AL.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4AL 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
WN3 4AL is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4AL. 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
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- The Thai Food Store1.0 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.6 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
- Baltico Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Grandad Jims Traditional Sweet Shoppe0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.5 km
- The Mill at the Pier0.2 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.9 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd1.0 km
- Doc's Alehouse Ltd1.0 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.3 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.1 km
- Maries Cafe0.2 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.5 km
- + 88 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Burger Boss0.5 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.3 km
- Peking Palace0.9 km
- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.9 km
- A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
- Wigan0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clayton Street0.1 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
- Wigan Pier0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34AL · Data under Open Government Licence