WN1 3EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from School Common in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Ince ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN1 3EP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 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 3EP are sourced from Output Area E00031956 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN1 3EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN1 3EP.
226
46
£ 30,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN1 3EP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN1 3EP has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN1 3EP. The average age is 46.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN1 3EP has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Old Pear Tree1.0 km
- Whelley Ex Servicemans Club0.3 km
- The Anvil0.8 km
- Barney's0.5 km
- Fox and Goose0.9 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
- Maries Cafe1.0 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant1.0 km
- JK's Kitchen0.2 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Burger Boss1.0 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.9 km
- Ince Plaice0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Mr Joe's0.6 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Acid Sweets0.6 km
- Greenhalghs0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Nuts About Health0.7 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.4 km
- Whelley Discount Store0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Spar1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Charles Dickens0.8 km
- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan0.5 km
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hardybutts0.1 km
- Hardybutts0.1 km
- Walmersley Street0.1 km
- Wellington Street0.2 km
- Derby House0.2 km
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