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.
HORNBY STREET, WN1 2DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNBY STREET, WN1 2DR.
285
40
£ 38,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Woodfield Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Wigan Lane Mini Market0.3 km
- Poundland0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WN12DR · Data under Open Government Licence