Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BX 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 down 29.7% year-on-year.

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

WN4 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wigan Road, 0.1km from Land Gate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WN4 0BX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 29.7% 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 0BX 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 0BX. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 98,000

23 sales · Mean £ 107,636

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

school Local Schools

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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.1 km
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils1.0 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils1.1 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.5 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.6 km
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Hope School

Outstanding218 pupils1.6 km
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Marus Bridge Primary School

Good407 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Go Local Extra0.2 km
  • Raan Nuch0.6 km
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ravello Pizza0.7 km
  • ZFC Chicken Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Continental Pizza0.8 km
  • Mr English0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.3 km
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.7 km
  • Deli-icious0.3 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.7 km
  • Workin Lunch0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bath Springs0.5 km
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.7 km
  • Bryn Labour Club1.0 km
  • Bath Springs0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.9 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.9 km
  • Garswood2.5 km
  • Pemberton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sougher's Lane0.0 km
  • Soughers Lane0.1 km
  • Sougher's Lane0.1 km
  • Sougher's Lane0.1 km
  • Sougher's Lane0.1 km