Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MIRY LANE, WN3 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIRY LANE, WN3 4BT.

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

469

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN3 4BT 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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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN3 4BT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BT is a mixed residential area on Miry Lane, 0.2km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00032182 (shared with 44 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 4BT. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils0.9 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.2 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.4 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.4 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Baltico Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Smiltyne1.0 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.7 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.5 km
  • Bentley's Bar0.7 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.8 km
  • Hideout0.6 km
  • Indiependence 2 & Attic0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Cafe Life0.7 km
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.5 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.3 km
  • Maries Cafe0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.6 km
  • + 91 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.9 km
  • Burger Boss0.5 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.4 km
  • Sugar Butty0.9 km
  • BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.7 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
  • Wigan North Western0.7 km
  • Wigan0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wigan Pier0.2 km
  • First Garage0.3 km
  • Seven Stars Road0.3 km
  • First Garage0.3 km
  • Seven Stars0.3 km