Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DQ 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

High employment, young population. WN3 4DQ combines 66% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 4DQ is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from School Common in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN3 4DQ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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.



Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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.

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.9 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils0.9 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils1.0 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.2 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.2 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.7 km
  • Cheese Cabin1.0 km
  • Euroshop0.6 km
  • Family News Outlet0.9 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Bentley's Bar0.5 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.5 km
  • Hideout0.4 km
  • Indiependence 2 & Attic0.5 km
  • Joe's Bar0.6 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Anderton's0.6 km
  • Atu0.9 km
  • Bamboogy0.5 km
  • Cafe@Adrenaline Escape0.7 km
  • Cafe'xpress Kiosk0.4 km
  • + 82 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.6 km
  • Fusion Bubble Tea House0.9 km
  • Kebab World0.5 km
  • Pizza UK0.7 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Premier Express0.9 km
  • Poundland0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan North Western0.4 km
  • Wigan0.5 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Lane (NE Bnd - to def rte)0.1 km
  • Caroline Street0.2 km
  • Queen Street (NW bnd - to def rte)0.2 km
  • Chapel Lane0.2 km
  • Chapel Lane0.2 km