Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WIGAN ROAD, WN6 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN ROAD, WN6 0AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN6 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WN6 0AD's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £286k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 62.3% year-on-year.

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

WN6 0AD is a well-regarded residential area on Wigan Road, 0.1km from Boars Head in Standish. Administratively it sits within Standish with Langtree ward and the Wigan constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN6, WN6 0AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 62.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WN6 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00031583 (shared with 4 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 WN6 0AD. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

5 sales · Mean £ 375,100

Flat

£ 123,250

2 sales · Mean £ 123,250

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

4 sales · Mean £ 243,762

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ashfield House Hotel1.0 km
  • Boars Head @ Standish Ltd0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greenhalgh's0.9 km
  • Boars Head Filling Station0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate3.2 km
  • Wigan3.3 km
  • Wigan North Western3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenways0.0 km
  • Greenways0.1 km
  • Boar's Head0.2 km
  • Boar's Head0.2 km
  • Limes Avenue0.2 km