Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DY 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

WN3 4DY 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. 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 4DY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Wigan in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN3 4DY offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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.

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 4DY 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 4DY. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

WN3 4DY 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.9 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.9 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.2 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • The Thai Food Store0.6 km
  • Wigan Mini Market0.7 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.9 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.4 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.8 km
  • Old Pear Tree0.6 km
  • Bentley's Bar0.2 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.2 km
  • Hideout0.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Ball and Boot0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • People Cafe0.7 km
  • Silverwell Hotel1.0 km
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.6 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Bill's Fry Inn0.8 km
  • Deroma Pizza0.7 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Tsangs Chippy0.9 km
  • Burger Boss0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Charles Dickens0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan North Western0.1 km
  • Wigan0.2 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street (SE Bnd - To Def rte)0.0 km
  • Wigan North Western0.0 km
  • Wigan North Western Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wigan North Western Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wigan North Western Rail Station0.1 km