Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MYRTLE AVENUE, WN4 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MYRTLE AVENUE, WN4 0BA.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN4 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WN4 0BA has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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WN4 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Myrtle Avenue, 0.2km from Bryn in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 0BA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00031745 (shared with 6 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 WN4 0BA. 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 / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,000

5 sales · Mean £ 150,600

school Local Schools

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.4 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils0.7 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils0.9 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils1.1 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.3 km
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good291 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.4 km
  • La David Ro Ltd0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Ashton Jubilee Club0.8 km
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.3 km
  • Bryn Labour Club0.3 km
  • Our Lady's Parish Centre0.9 km
  • Bath Springs0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.3 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.8 km
  • Pit Pony Pub0.8 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.2 km
  • Workin Lunch0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.3 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Continental Pizza0.2 km
  • K-Street0.3 km
  • Mr English0.4 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.2 km
  • Garswood1.9 km
  • Pemberton3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryn0.1 km
  • Bryn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bryn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bryn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Medway Close0.2 km