Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SEFTON ROAD, WN4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEFTON ROAD, WN4 0BQ.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN4 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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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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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, WN4 0BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.

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

WN4 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sefton Road, 0.1km from Bryn in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 0BQ 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.9% 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00031746 (shared with 5 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 0BQ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,500

11 sales · Mean £ 145,795

Terraced

£ 90,000

3 sales · Mean £ 97,500

school Local Schools

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.0 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.6 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils0.8 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils0.9 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.2 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

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

10 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.3 km
  • Deli-icious1.0 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.9 km
  • Pit Pony Pub0.9 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.3 km
  • Garswood1.9 km
  • Pemberton3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Downall Green Road (to def rte)0.1 km
  • Hazeldine Street0.1 km
  • Medway Close0.2 km
  • Dryden Avenue0.2 km
  • Grange Road0.2 km