Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN4 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN4 0BL.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WN4 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Land Gate in Land Gate. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 0BL 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 daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00031770 (shared with 14 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 0BL. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Hope School

Outstanding218 pupils1.1 km
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Marus Bridge Primary School

Good407 pupils1.1 km
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils1.4 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils1.5 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding196 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • B&M Stores1.0 km
  • JD Seasonings Limited0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra0.4 km
  • Goose Green Service Station0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Brewers Fayre - Wheatlea Park0.6 km
  • The Bar Co0.9 km
  • Park Hotel0.2 km
  • Total Fitness Club Cafe0.6 km
  • Velocity Leisure Limited0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bath Springs1.0 km
  • Bath Springs1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • ZFC Chicken Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
  • Mr English1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn1.3 km
  • Pemberton2.5 km
  • Garswood2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lane Chapel0.2 km
  • Dovedale Road0.2 km
  • Dovedale Road0.3 km
  • Park Lane Chapel0.3 km
  • Brookside Avenue0.3 km