WN1 1LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Wigan in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan West ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 1LL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 1LL are sourced from Output Area E00032310 (shared with 865 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 1LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 1LL.
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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in WN1 1LL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1LL. 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 2026-02)
WN1 1LL 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
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
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- ARG Food & Wine0.9 km
- Best One0.6 km
- The Thai Food Store0.5 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.7 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.8 km
- Old Pear Tree0.5 km
- Bentley's Bar0.1 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.1 km
- Hideout0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Ball and Boot0.5 km
- Caffe Rosso0.8 km
- Ella Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- People Cafe0.6 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bill's Fry Inn0.6 km
- Deroma Pizza0.7 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.6 km
- Tsangs Chippy0.8 km
- Burger Boss0.5 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Charles Dickens0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Wigan Lane Mini Market1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan0.0 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.2 km
- Wigan North Western0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.0 km
- College Avenue0.1 km
- Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.1 km
- Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.1 km
- Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN11LL · Data under Open Government Licence