WN3 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Great George Street, 0.2km 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, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. 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.
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 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT GEORGE STREET, WN3 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT GEORGE STREET, WN3 4DL.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4DL 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 4DL combines 66% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4DL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
WN3 4DL 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.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.6 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
- Nutrisport0.0 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- Clunans0.6 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.4 km
- The Mill at the Pier0.3 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.7 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.8 km
- The George0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.5 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.2 km
- Maries Cafe0.2 km
- McDonald's1.0 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.4 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Burger Boss0.4 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.1 km
- Chilli Indian0.9 km
- A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
- Deb's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Asda Hypermarket1.0 km
- Poundland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Charles Dickens0.8 km
- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.2 km
- Wigan North Western0.3 km
- Wigan0.3 km
Bus Stops
- Clayton Street0.1 km
- Clayton Street0.1 km
- Wigan Rail Stations0.2 km
- North Western Station0.2 km
- Wigan Rail Stations0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34DL · Data under Open Government Licence