Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN3 4AY.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN3 4AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WN3 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WN3 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Spring View in Ince-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Abram ward and the Makerfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00031509 (shared with 11 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 WN3 4AY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

school Local Schools

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Newbridge Learning Community

Good87 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils1.0 km
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Platt Bridge Community School

Outstanding472 pupils1.2 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Academy

Good1.4 km
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Hawkley Hall High School

Good1162 pupils1.6 km
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St William's Catholic Primary School

Good213 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • GG Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Spring View Community Sports Centre0.6 km
  • Supreme Mini Market0.9 km
  • Texaco0.3 km
  • Spring View News & Booze0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Willow Tree Cafe0.1 km
  • Spice Essence0.9 km
  • Hidden Gem1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taz Mahal0.9 km
  • Happy Fish0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Royal British Legion0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ince1.3 km
  • Wigan North Western2.3 km
  • Wigan2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Taylors Lane0.1 km
  • Taylors Lane0.1 km
  • Warrington Road0.3 km
  • Warrington Road0.3 km
  • Warrington Road0.3 km