Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

ESSEX ROAD, WN1 2TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, WN1 2TH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN1 2TH spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WN1 2TH is a sought-after residential area on Essex Road, 0.1km from Worthington in Worthington. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 £209k.

Census 2021 statistics for WN1 2TH are sourced from Output Area E00031611 (shared with 9 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 2TH. 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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 191,000

7 sales · Mean £ 182,685

Terraced

£ 115,200

3 sales · Mean £ 146,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

WN1 2TH 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding593 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Country Store0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Owls At Standish0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kilhey Court Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adlington (Lancashire)4.0 km
  • Wigan Wallgate4.3 km
  • Wigan4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Devon Drive0.1 km
  • Devon Drive0.1 km
  • Bleachworks (Chorley Road)0.2 km
  • Trevore Drive0.2 km
  • Mayflower Cottages0.2 km