WN1 2PD is a well-regarded residential area on Elkwood Close, 0.4km from Whitley in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN1, WN1 2PD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 2PD are sourced from Output Area E00032318 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELKWOOD CLOSE, WN1 2PD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELKWOOD CLOSE, WN1 2PD.
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47
£ 44,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN1 2PD 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
WN1 2PD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 2PD. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 317,000
2 sales · Mean £ 317,000
school Local Schools
Woodfield Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Slimming World0.7 km
- Forbes on the Lane0.5 km
- Lily & Arthur's0.9 km
- The Cherry Gardens Wigan0.5 km
- Alices Vintage Teas0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ruby's House0.7 km
- Wellfield Pizzaria0.9 km
- Fired Wok0.8 km
- Sunrise0.8 km
- Deli-Licious0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Galloways0.8 km
- Boars Head Filling Station0.7 km
- V & D Local0.8 km
- Wigan Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
- Whitley Methodist Church Luncheon Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Patsons Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wellfield Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate2.2 km
- Wigan2.3 km
- Wigan North Western2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ludovic Terrace0.2 km
- Ludovic Terrace0.2 km
- Old Lane0.3 km
- Old Lane0.3 km
- Whitley Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN12PD · Data under Open Government Licence