Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

237

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN3 4DG 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, WN3 4DG is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

WN3 4DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Wallgate in Wigan. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

Within the WN3 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 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 4DG. 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

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

WN3 4DG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.1 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.3 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.6 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Nutrisport0.0 km
  • Poundstretcher0.2 km
  • Clunans0.6 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.4 km
  • The Mill at the Pier0.3 km
  • Wigan Sports Club0.8 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.8 km
  • The George0.3 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.5 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.2 km
  • Maries Cafe0.2 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Mr Wang's Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 95 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Burger Boss0.4 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.1 km
  • Chilli Indian1.0 km
  • A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
  • Deb's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.9 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Charles Dickens0.8 km
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.3 km
  • Wigan North Western0.3 km
  • Wigan0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Clayton Street0.1 km
  • Clayton Street0.1 km
  • Wigan Rail Stations0.2 km
  • North Western Station0.2 km
  • Crawford Street0.2 km