Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, WN4 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, WN4 0DW.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN4 0DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WN4 0DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% 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 18.2% year-on-year.

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

WN4 0DW is a mixed residential area on Downall Green Road, 0.2km from Bryn in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WN4 0DW represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN4 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00031743 (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 0DW. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 103,750

32 sales · Mean £ 104,733

Semi-Detached

£ 134,500

1 sales · Mean £ 134,500

school Local Schools

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils0.6 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.6 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.8 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.0 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.2 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 Butchers0.5 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.0 km
  • La David Ro Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.5 km
  • Bryn Labour Club0.7 km
  • Our Lady's Parish Centre0.6 km
  • Bath Springs0.3 km
  • Bath Springs0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.5 km
  • Deli-icious0.8 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.4 km
  • Workin Lunch0.5 km
  • Park Hotel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.3 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Continental Pizza0.5 km
  • K-Street0.7 km
  • Mr English0.4 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.6 km
  • Garswood1.9 km
  • Pemberton3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Road0.1 km
  • Dryden Avenue0.1 km
  • Dryden Avenue0.1 km
  • Meadowcroft0.1 km
  • Hazeldine Street0.2 km