WN4 9XA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bryn in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 9XA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9XA are sourced from Output Area E00031752 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN4 9XA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN4 9XA.
247
51
£ 36,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN4 9XA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN4 9XA has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 9XA. The average age is 51.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
WN4 9XA 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.
school Local Schools
Cansfield High School
Nicol Mere School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
R L Hughes Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Landgate School, Bryn
Rectory CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.5 km
- Downall Green Off Licence0.8 km
- La David Ro Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ashton Jubilee Club0.5 km
- Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.6 km
- Bryn Labour Club0.4 km
- Bath Springs0.7 km
- Bath Springs0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.6 km
- ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.8 km
- Pit Pony Pub0.4 km
- The Bridge at Bryn0.6 km
- Workin Lunch0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cornerstone Convenience0.5 km
- Dave's Off Licence0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bryn Fish Bar0.5 km
- Continental Pizza0.5 km
- K-Street0.3 km
- Mr English0.7 km
- Ravello Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn0.4 km
- Garswood1.7 km
- Pemberton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Harold Avenue0.2 km
- Holmwood Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN49XA · Data under Open Government Licence