Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WAKEFIELD CRESCENT, WN6 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD CRESCENT, WN6 0AU.

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 0AU 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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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WN6 0AU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£192k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £192k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

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

WN6 0AU is a well-regarded residential area on Wakefield Crescent, 0.3km from Boars Head in Standish. Administratively it sits within Standish with Langtree ward and the Wigan constituency.

For serious buyers, WN6 0AU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £192k, down 4.1% 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 0AU 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 0AU. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 188,850

Terraced

£ 165,000

6 sales · Mean £ 166,666

school Local Schools

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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding593 pupils1.4 km
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Wood Fold Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ashfield House Hotel0.6 km
  • Boars Head @ Standish Ltd0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Boars Head Filling Station0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst3.5 km
  • Wigan Wallgate3.5 km
  • Wigan3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Roundmoor Road0.2 km
  • Coniston Park Drive0.2 km
  • Coniston Park Drive0.2 km
  • Roundmoor Road0.3 km
  • Boars Head Avenue0.3 km