Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BS.

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Population

504

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WN4 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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

WN4 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wigan Road, 0.3km from Bryn in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WN4 0BS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.7% 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00031772 (shared with 23 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 0BS. 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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Terraced

£ 97,000

1 sales · Mean £ 97,000

school Local Schools

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils1.0 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.1 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.4 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 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 Ltd0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.0 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.2 km
  • Bryn Labour Club0.4 km
  • Our Lady's Parish Centre1.0 km
  • Bath Springs0.1 km
  • Bath Springs0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.2 km
  • Deli-icious0.8 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.8 km
  • Nest Cafe at the Hamlet1.0 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.5 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Continental Pizza0.2 km
  • K-Street0.6 km
  • Mr English0.0 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.3 km
  • Garswood2.2 km
  • Pemberton3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryn Baptist Church0.0 km
  • Bryn Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Eddleston Street0.1 km
  • Medway Close0.2 km
  • Medway Close0.2 km