WN1 1EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivy Street, 0.3km from Bull Hey in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1EZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. 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.
Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY STREET, WN1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY STREET, WN1 1EZ.
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 1EZ 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 1EZ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 84,500
4 sales · Mean £ 91,750
school Local Schools
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
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.4 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.6 km
- Baltico Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Brick Food Community0.7 km
- Go Local/Wigan News1.0 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.1 km
- Doc's Alehouse Ltd0.6 km
- Dog & Partridge0.4 km
- Ibiza Bar0.5 km
- Tap n Barrell0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.8 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.4 km
- Maries Cafe0.2 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.1 km
- Postcode Coffee House0.7 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.7 km
- Burger Boss0.1 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.2 km
- Alendo1.0 km
- Manhattan Pizza1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.9 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Charles Dickens0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.3 km
- Wigan0.4 km
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Deanery High School0.1 km
- Deanery High School0.1 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
- Prescott Street0.2 km
- Richmond Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11EZ · Data under Open Government Licence