WN1 2NS is a sought-after residential area on Marylebone Place, 0.2km from Marylebone in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.
For serious buyers, WN1 2NS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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: Prices average £471k. 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 2NS are sourced from Output Area E00032286 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARYLEBONE PLACE, WN1 2NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARYLEBONE PLACE, WN1 2NS.
326
47
£ 44,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN1 2NS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 2NS combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£471k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 2NS. The average age is 46.9. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 837,500
6 sales · Mean £ 843,750
Semi-Detached
£ 163,825
2 sales · Mean £ 163,825
Terraced
£ 155,000
9 sales · Mean £ 159,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
WN1 2NS 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
Woodfield Primary School
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Go Local/Wigan News0.9 km
- Lawless Wigan Ltd0.9 km
- Jeds Pantry0.8 km
- Whitley Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Wigan Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Wigan Bowling Green Ltd0.5 km
- The Swinley0.8 km
- Fox and Goose0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Gin Lane0.8 km
- Leo's0.9 km
- Papa Luigi's Wigan0.8 km
- Gelato Royale0.8 km
- Caffe Rosso0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wigan Lane Mini Market0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alendo0.9 km
- Chunky Chick-Inn0.8 km
- Manhattan Pizza0.9 km
- Tamarind0.8 km
- Wing Wang0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate1.8 km
- Wigan1.8 km
- Wigan North Western1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marylebone Place0.1 km
- Marylebone Place0.2 km
- Tennyson Drive0.2 km
- Mesnes Road0.3 km
- Mesnes Road (SWbnd to def rte)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN12NS · Data under Open Government Licence