WN4 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hilldale, 0.4km from Land Gate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
For families considering a move, WN4 0AJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 3.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00031772 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLDALE, WN4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLDALE, WN4 0AJ.
504
36
£ 36,200 /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
No single demographic signal dominates WN4 0AJ — age 36, 81% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 0AJ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,995
23 sales · Mean £ 199,495
Detached
£ 239,995
15 sales · Mean £ 242,395
school Local Schools
Landgate School, Bryn
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Nicol Mere School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Cansfield High School
Rectory CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.4 km
- Downall Green Off Licence0.4 km
- La David Ro Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.3 km
- Bryn Labour Club0.6 km
- Bath Springs0.2 km
- Bath Springs0.2 km
- Garswood Hall Bowling & Community Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.3 km
- Deli-icious0.7 km
- ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.9 km
- Nest Cafe at the Hamlet1.0 km
- The Bridge at Bryn0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cornerstone Convenience0.6 km
- Dave's Off Licence0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bryn Fish Bar0.4 km
- Continental Pizza0.4 km
- K-Street0.7 km
- Mr English0.2 km
- Ravello Pizza0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn0.5 km
- Garswood2.3 km
- Pemberton3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Eddleston Street0.1 km
- Eddleston Street0.1 km
- Bryn Baptist Church0.2 km
- Bryn Baptist Church0.2 km
- Sougher's Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN40AJ · Data under Open Government Licence