WN1 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Lane, 0.2km from School Common in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1DU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 WN1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL LANE, WN1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, WN1 1DU.
343
35
£ 38,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, WN1 1DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 WN1 1DU. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
WN1 1DU 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Baltico Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Brick Food Community0.7 km
- Grandad Jims Traditional Sweet Shoppe0.6 km
- Smiltyne0.1 km
- Nutrisport0.4 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- Kung Fu0.6 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.6 km
- Muffin Break0.4 km
- + 94 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Poundland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.5 km
- A1 Performance Studio0.7 km
- Bill's Fry Inn0.6 km
- Deroma Pizza0.5 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.5 km
- Wigan Sports Club1.0 km
- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.6 km
- Old Pear Tree0.7 km
- The George0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Charles Dickens0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.2 km
- Wigan0.2 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rodney Street0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.2 km
- Queen Street (NW bnd - to def rte)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11DU · Data under Open Government Licence