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.
WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BS.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
Detached
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Terraced
£ 97,000
1 sales · Mean £ 97,000
school Local Schools
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Landgate School, Bryn
Nicol Mere School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Cansfield High School
Rectory CofE Primary School
R L Hughes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cornerstone Convenience0.5 km
- Dave's Off Licence0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WN40BS · Data under Open Government Licence