WN3 4DR is a mixed residential area located 0.1km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN3 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN3 4DR.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4DR 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
WN3 4DR is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 4DR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Nutrisport0.2 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- AM to PM0.8 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.6 km
- Muffin Man0.9 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.4 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.7 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.7 km
- Barney's0.5 km
- The Berkeley0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Canine Companions0.5 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.4 km
- The Pavilion0.9 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.7 km
- Sue's Tasties0.9 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.1 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.8 km
- Mr Joe's0.4 km
- Mr Joe's0.4 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Charles Dickens0.8 km
- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.3 km
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
- Wigan0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Crawford Street0.3 km
- Deanery High School0.3 km
- Dorning Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34DR · Data under Open Government Licence