WN3 4EH is a mixed residential area on Southgate, 0.2km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 29.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4EH are sourced from Output Area E00168471 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHGATE, WN3 4EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, WN3 4EH.
250
38
£ 34,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WN3 4EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% 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. Property prices are trending up 29.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4EH. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 154,000
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Douglas Valley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.7 km
- Manor Pharmacy1.0 km
- Baltico Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Grandad Jims Traditional Sweet Shoppe1.0 km
- Smiltyne0.7 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.6 km
- The Mill at the Pier0.1 km
- Dog & Partridge0.6 km
- Ibiza Bar0.6 km
- Queen Arms0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.2 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.2 km
- Maries Cafe0.3 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.6 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Burger Boss0.6 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.4 km
- Peking Palace0.8 km
- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.9 km
- A1 Performance Studio0.3 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
- Wigan0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pottery Road0.1 km
- Pottery Road0.1 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- First Garage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34EH · Data under Open Government Licence