WN3 4AT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Heritage Way, 0.5km 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: With prices averaging £63k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00168472 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERITAGE WAY, WN3 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERITAGE WAY, WN3 4AT.
206
32
£ 34,300 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4AT 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
High employment, young population. WN3 4AT combines 77% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £63k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4AT. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 66,000
38 sales · Mean £ 65,967
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- The Thai Food Store0.8 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.9 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks1.0 km
- Candy Shack UK0.7 km
- Cheese Cabin1.0 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.9 km
- Old Pear Tree0.8 km
- Bentley's Bar0.5 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.5 km
- Hideout0.3 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Deroma Pizza0.9 km
- Burger Boss0.8 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.7 km
- BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.6 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.3 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.4 km
- Maries Cafe0.5 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.8 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.4 km
- Wigan0.6 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Caroline Street0.2 km
- Chapel Lane (NE Bnd - to def rte)0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.3 km
- Clayton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34AT · Data under Open Government Licence