WN3 4FN is a safe, established residential area on Caroline Street, 0.5km from School Common 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 4FN are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAROLINE STREET, WN3 4FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAROLINE STREET, WN3 4FN.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4FN 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. WN3 4FN combines 66% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4FN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
WN3 4FN 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.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Best One0.9 km
- The Thai Food Store0.6 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.7 km
- Candy Shack UK0.6 km
- Cheese Cabin0.8 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.7 km
- Old Pear Tree0.8 km
- Bentley's Bar0.4 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.3 km
- Hideout0.2 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Ball and Boot0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- People Cafe0.8 km
- Silverwell Hotel0.9 km
- St Patricks Rugby Club1.0 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bill's Fry Inn0.9 km
- Deroma Pizza0.7 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.9 km
- Tsangs Chippy0.9 km
- Burger Boss0.8 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.3 km
- Wigan0.4 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Caroline Street0.0 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Queen Street (NW bnd - to def rte)0.1 km
- Chapel Lane (NE Bnd - to def rte)0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34FN · Data under Open Government Licence