Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HODSON STREET, WN3 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODSON STREET, WN3 4ER.

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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 4ER 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 4ER 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 4ER is a mixed residential area on Hodson Street, 0.4km from Wallgate in Wigan. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

Day-to-day life in WN3 4ER has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4ER 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 4ER. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.1 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.2 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

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

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Candy Shack UK0.6 km
  • Cheese Cabin0.9 km
  • Euroshop0.4 km
  • Family News Outlet0.7 km
  • Greenhalghs0.7 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Bentley's Bar0.4 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.4 km
  • Hideout0.2 km
  • Indiependence 2 & Attic0.5 km
  • Joe's Bar0.5 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Anderton's0.5 km
  • Atu0.7 km
  • Bamboogy0.5 km
  • Cafe@Adrenaline Escape0.6 km
  • Cafe'xpress Kiosk0.3 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.4 km
  • Fusion Bubble Tea House0.8 km
  • Kebab World0.5 km
  • Pizza UK0.6 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan North Western0.3 km
  • Wigan0.5 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Clayton Street0.2 km
  • Caroline Street0.2 km
  • Clayton Street0.2 km
  • Queen Street (SE Bnd - To Def rte)0.2 km
  • Pottery Road0.2 km