Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DW 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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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, WN3 4DW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

WN3 4DW is a mixed residential area located 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 4DW 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 4DW. 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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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

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.0 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.2 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.2 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.4 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Nutrisport0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher0.4 km
  • AM to PM0.9 km
  • Gidlow Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Malina Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • The Mill at the Pier0.4 km
  • Wigan Sports Club0.9 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.9 km
  • The George0.7 km
  • The Old Courts Art Centre0.6 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Canine Companions0.4 km
  • The Hive @ the Brick Works0.5 km
  • Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Sue's Tasties0.9 km
  • + 97 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
  • Eddy's Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
  • Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.5 km
  • Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan1.0 km
  • Deb's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Bargain Buys0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
  • Wigan North Western0.7 km
  • Wigan0.7 km

Bus Stops

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