Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WIGAN PIER, WN3 4EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN PIER, WN3 4EU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

250

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WN3 4EU — age 38, 42% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WN3 4EU is a mixed residential area on Wigan Pier, 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.



Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4EU are sourced from Output Area E00168471 (shared with 25 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 4EU. 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

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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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 pupils1.1 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.2 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.3 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • The Thai Food Store1.0 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.7 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Baltico Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Brick Food Community1.0 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.6 km
  • The Mill at the Pier0.1 km
  • Wigan Sports Club0.9 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd1.0 km
  • Doc's Alehouse Ltd1.0 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.3 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.1 km
  • Maries Cafe0.2 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • Mr Wang's Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Burger Boss0.6 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.3 km
  • Peking Palace0.9 km
  • Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.9 km
  • A1 Performance Studio0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan North Western0.4 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
  • Wigan0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Clayton Street0.1 km
  • Clayton Street0.1 km
  • Pottery Road0.1 km
  • Pottery Road0.2 km
  • Wigan Pier0.2 km