WN1 2JA is a sought-after residential area on Queensway, 0.6km from Whitley in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.
For serious buyers, WN1 2JA is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £181k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WN1 2JA are sourced from Output Area E00032294 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, WN1 2JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, WN1 2JA.
273
45
£ 44,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WN1 2JA combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£181k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £181k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 2JA. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 136,000
2 sales · Mean £ 136,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
12 sales · Mean £ 176,958
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
WN1 2JA 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
- Galloways0.6 km
- AM to PM0.7 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Muffin Man0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Slimming World0.8 km
- Annie's Pantry0.9 km
- Springfield & Beech Hll Community Food Pantry0.8 km
- Wickham Hall1.0 km
- Sue's Tasties0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Anatolia Turkish BBQ & Meze0.6 km
- Ruby's House0.6 km
- Wellfield Pizzaria0.9 km
- Gidlow Plaice0.6 km
- Alendo0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Sacred Heart Social Centre0.6 km
- Wellfield Hotel0.9 km
- The Swinley0.9 km
- Wigan Bowling Green Ltd0.7 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wigan Lane Mini Market0.8 km
- Patsons Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Charles Dickens0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate1.3 km
- Wigan1.4 km
- Wigan North Western1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queensway0.1 km
- Queensway0.1 km
- Mesnes Road0.2 km
- Walkden Avenue East0.2 km
- Barnsley Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN12JA · Data under Open Government Licence