Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MEDWAY CLOSE, WN4 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY CLOSE, WN4 0DJ.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN4 0DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 41, WN4 0DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £154k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

WN4 0DJ is a mixed residential area on Medway Close, 0.2km from Bryn in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WN4 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00031744 (shared with 9 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 0DJ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

4 sales · Mean £ 164,625

school Local Schools

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.5 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils0.9 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.0 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.3 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.3 km
  • La David Ro Ltd0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.4 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 Centre0.9 km
  • Bath Springs0.1 km
  • Bath Springs0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.2 km
  • Deli-icious0.9 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.8 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.1 km
  • Workin Lunch0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.4 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Continental Pizza0.2 km
  • K-Street0.5 km
  • Mr English0.1 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.3 km
  • Garswood2.1 km
  • Pemberton3.4 km

Bus Stops

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