Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BAXTER STREET, WN6 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAXTER STREET, WN6 0DE.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN6 0DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

WN6 0DE is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

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

WN6 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baxter Street, 0.6km from Langtree in Standish. Administratively it sits within Standish with Langtree ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN6 0DE represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.0% year-on-year. 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 WN6 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00031610 (shared with 26 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 0DE. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 126,750

20 sales · Mean £ 127,550

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

school Local Schools

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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding593 pupils0.3 km
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Wood Fold Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils0.5 km
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

Outstanding205 pupils0.6 km
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Standish Community High School

Good1285 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cafe Alexander0.9 km
  • J McRobb High Class Family Butchers0.4 km
  • Robinsons Late Spot0.8 km
  • Standish Community Centre0.2 km
  • Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ashfield House Hotel0.6 km
  • The Owls At Standish0.8 km
  • Blunch Ltd0.6 km
  • Cafe Istanbul0.4 km
  • Copper Vines0.4 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Albion Ale House0.3 km
  • Standish Labour Club0.4 km
  • Standish Unity Club0.3 km
  • Potters Bar0.2 km
  • The Shamrock0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Spar Store0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Standish Tandoori0.4 km
  • The Chippy0.4 km
  • The Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Tim's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst3.8 km
  • Appley Bridge4.1 km
  • Adlington (Lancashire)4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Wilfrid's Road0.1 km
  • St Wilfrid's Road0.1 km
  • St Wilfrid's Road0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Rectory Lane0.2 km