Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HARDWICK ROAD, WN4 9UU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICK ROAD, WN4 9UU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /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 9UU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WN4 9UU's 68% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

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

WN4 9UU is a safe, established residential area on Hardwick Road, 0.6km from Whithill in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WN4 9UU represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN4 9UU are sourced from Output Area E00031758 (shared with 6 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 9UU. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 145,000

Semi-Detached

£ 109,000

1 sales · Mean £ 109,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

WN4 9UU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils0.3 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.5 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils0.6 km
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good291 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils1.1 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.9 km
  • La David Ro Ltd0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Ashton Jubilee Club0.4 km
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.7 km
  • Bryn Labour Club0.4 km
  • The Old Bank House0.9 km
  • Bath Springs0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.7 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.8 km
  • Green Cardamom0.9 km
  • Pit Pony Pub0.4 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.6 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Continental Pizza0.6 km
  • K-Street0.3 km
  • Mr English0.8 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.5 km
  • Garswood1.8 km
  • Pemberton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Harold Avenue0.1 km
  • Wentworth Road0.1 km
  • Wentworth Road0.1 km
  • Wentworth Road0.2 km
  • Cansfield High School0.2 km