WN1 1HE 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.
WN1 1HE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
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 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1HE.
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
WN1 1HE has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1HE. 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
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 2025-10)
WN1 1HE 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
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.6 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.7 km
- Baltico Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Brick Food Community0.6 km
- Go Local/Wigan News0.9 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.2 km
- Doc's Alehouse Ltd0.5 km
- Dog & Partridge0.3 km
- Ibiza Bar0.4 km
- Tap n Barrell0.2 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.8 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.4 km
- Maries Cafe0.3 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.2 km
- Postcode Coffee House0.7 km
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.8 km
- Burger Boss0.2 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.2 km
- Alendo0.9 km
- Chunky Chick-Inn1.0 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Wigan Lane Mini Market1.0 km
- Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
- Poundland0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Charles Dickens0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.2 km
- Wigan0.3 km
- Wigan North Western0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dorning Street0.1 km
- Richmond Street0.1 km
- The Anvil0.1 km
- Crawford Street0.1 km
- Richmond Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11HE · Data under Open Government Licence