Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

DOVEDALE ROAD, WN4 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVEDALE ROAD, WN4 0DY.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN4 0DY 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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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, WN4 0DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

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

WN4 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dovedale Road, 0.5km from Land Gate in Land Gate. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 0DY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00031770 (shared with 14 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 0DY. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 82,500

2 sales · Mean £ 82,500

school Local Schools

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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils1.3 km
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Hope School

Outstanding218 pupils1.5 km
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Marus Bridge Primary School

Good407 pupils1.5 km
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Hawkley Hall High School

Good1162 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.4 km
  • Raan Nuch0.9 km
  • Goose Green Service Station0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.4 km
  • Total Fitness Club Cafe0.9 km
  • Thai Kitchen Bar and Grill1.0 km
  • Parkins Pantry0.8 km
  • Brewers Fayre - Wheatlea Park0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bath Springs0.9 km
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd1.0 km
  • Bath Springs0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • ZFC Chicken Pizza & Kebab0.3 km
  • Mr English0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn1.1 km
  • Pemberton2.9 km
  • Garswood3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Dovedale Road0.0 km
  • Yewdale Road0.1 km
  • Dovedale Road0.2 km
  • Dovedale Road0.2 km
  • Yewdale Road0.2 km