Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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 4DS 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

WN3 4DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WN3 4DS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN3 4DS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4DS 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 4DS. 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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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils0.7 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.4 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.4 km
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Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School

Good233 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Codivo Ltd0.3 km
  • Greggs PLC0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Rolling Pin Bakery0.5 km
  • Wigan Halal Store0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Anvil0.7 km
  • Brickmakers Arms0.9 km
  • Wigan St Judes Amateur Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Dog & Partridge0.9 km
  • Ibiza Bar1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Bird Ith Hand0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee (in Next Store)0.6 km
  • Dunkin0.5 km
  • Fresh Choice0.1 km
  • Rumble Tums Food0.7 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Cheethams Stores1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Bargain Buys0.6 km
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Tasty House0.5 km
  • Mughal Spice0.9 km
  • Paradiso Chicken & Pizzeria1.0 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.8 km
  • Wigan North Western0.9 km
  • Wigan1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Seven Stars Road0.1 km
  • Seven Stars0.1 km
  • Riveredge0.2 km
  • First Garage0.2 km
  • Wigan Pier0.3 km