Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN1 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1HD.

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Population

495

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN1 1HD 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in WN1 1HD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WN1 1HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bull Hey in Wigan. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00181484 (shared with 14 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 WN1 1HD. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.2 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Nutrisport0.4 km
  • Poundstretcher0.5 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.3 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Clunans0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • The Mill at the Pier0.6 km
  • Wigan Sports Club0.5 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.5 km
  • Old Pear Tree0.2 km
  • The George0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

109 nearby
  • Canine Companions0.7 km
  • The Hive @ the Brick Works0.7 km
  • The Pavilion0.7 km
  • Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.5 km
  • Cafe Life0.9 km
  • + 104 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
  • Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.7 km
  • Burger Boss0.2 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.3 km
  • Canton Chef0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Charles Dickens0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
  • Wigan0.6 km
  • Wigan North Western0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Prescott Street0.1 km
  • Prescott Street0.2 km
  • Deanery High School0.2 km
  • Deanery High School0.2 km
  • Richmond Street0.3 km