WN1 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from School Common in Wigan. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ince ward and the Wigan constituency.
Within the WN1 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00031987 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1DW.
279
34
£ 30,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN1 1DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WN1 1DW — age 34, 33% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 1DW. The average age is 34.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN1 1DW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.9 km
- The Mill at the Pier0.8 km
- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.4 km
- The Bailiff Bar0.9 km
- Whelley Ex Servicemans Club0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto1.0 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
- Maries Cafe0.9 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.9 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.6 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Burger Boss0.9 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.8 km
- A1 Performance Studio0.9 km
- Bill's Fry Inn0.4 km
- Deroma Pizza0.3 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Nutrisport0.7 km
- Poundstretcher0.7 km
- ARG Food & Wine0.6 km
- Best One0.5 km
- The Thai Food Store0.2 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Premier Express0.9 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Charles Dickens0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.4 km
- Wigan0.4 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Darlington Street (opp WK0692)(to def route)0.1 km
- Sovereign Road0.1 km
- Harrogate Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Darlington Street0.1 km
- Walmersley Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11DW · Data under Open Government Licence