WN1 3BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarington Grove, 0.4km from Scholes in Ince-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Ince ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WN1 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00031978 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARINGTON GROVE, WN1 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARINGTON GROVE, WN1 3BP.
210
39
£ 30,500 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN1 3BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN1 3BP spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 3BP. The average age is 38.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN1 3BP 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
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Britannia Bridge Primary School
St William's Catholic Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Ince CofE Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- ARG Food & Wine0.1 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Higher Ince Express0.7 km
- Ince Convenience Wigan Store0.8 km
- The Thai Food Store0.5 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Earls Function Suite0.9 km
- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.5 km
- The Bailiff Bar0.3 km
- The Squirrel0.9 km
- Bentley's Bar1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Ball and Boot0.7 km
- Butty Barrow The Friendly Bakery0.7 km
- Ince Start Well Family Centre0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bill's Fry Inn0.4 km
- Deroma Pizza0.3 km
- Jui Bu0.9 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.4 km
- Oliva1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Premier Express0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- K Food & Wines0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ince0.7 km
- Wigan1.0 km
- Wigan North Western1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roscoe Street0.1 km
- Gordon Street0.1 km
- Gordon Street0.2 km
- Birkett Street0.2 km
- Birkett Street0.2 km
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