WN4 9DQ is a mixed residential area on Peter Street, 0.4km from Town Green in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Ashton ward and the Makerfield constituency.
For families considering a move, WN4 9DQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 34.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00031556 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETER STREET, WN4 9DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETER STREET, WN4 9DQ.
287
43
£ 39,800 /yr
56%
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 9DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% 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 34.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 9DQ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
14 sales · Mean £ 89,892
Semi-Detached
£ 129,750
6 sales · Mean £ 132,500
school Local Schools
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
The Byrchall High School
R L Hughes Primary School
Willow Grove Primary School
Cansfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Ashton Convenience Store0.5 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Crazy Candy0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- J & N Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
- Robin Hood0.6 km
- St Oswalds Catholic Club0.8 km
- The Old Bank House0.8 km
- The Twisted Vine Ale House0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Andys All Day Breakfast0.6 km
- Bay Horse0.8 km
- Bengal Curry Pot0.6 km
- Chapo's El Campeon0.7 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Quality Save0.6 km
- Aldi0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ashton Fish Bar0.6 km
- Bad Boys0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
- Mather's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn1.9 km
- Garswood2.9 km
- Newton-Le-Willows3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Street0.1 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
- Mill Street0.2 km
- Ashton Heath0.3 km
- Princess Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN49DQ · Data under Open Government Licence