Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HORNBY STREET, WN1 2DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNBY STREET, WN1 2DR.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WN1 2DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 49.3% year-on-year.

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

WN1 2DR is a safe, established residential area on Hornby Street, 0.3km from Swinley in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN1 2DR represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 49.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN1 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00032296 (shared with 5 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 2DR. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,497

8 sales · Mean £ 196,999

Terraced

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Detached

£ 462,000

1 sales · Mean £ 462,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

WN1 2DR has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.6 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.8 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.8 km
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Woodfield Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.0 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils1.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good415 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Manor Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Brick Food Community0.7 km
  • Go Local/Wigan News0.4 km
  • Grandad Jims Traditional Sweet Shoppe0.7 km
  • Lawless Wigan Ltd0.4 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.9 km
  • Wigan Bowling Green Ltd0.4 km
  • Doc's Alehouse Ltd0.5 km
  • Tap n Barrell0.9 km
  • Sacred Heart Social Centre0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Mr Wang's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry0.8 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • Gin Lane0.3 km
  • Kung Fu0.7 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.8 km
  • Burger Boss0.9 km
  • Alendo0.3 km
  • Chunky Chick-Inn0.3 km
  • Manhattan Pizza0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Wigan Lane Mini Market0.3 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.8 km
  • Charles Dickens0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate1.0 km
  • Wigan1.1 km
  • Wigan North Western1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Walkden Avenue East0.2 km
  • Hornby Street0.2 km
  • Hornby Street0.2 km
  • Walkden Avenue East0.2 km
  • Mesnes Road0.3 km