Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HARDYBUTTS, WN1 3NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDYBUTTS, WN1 3NE.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN1 3NE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN1 3NE spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £86k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 39.8% year-on-year.

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

WN1 3NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hardybutts, 0.3km from Scholes in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Ince ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.8% year-on-year. 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 3NE are sourced from Output Area E00031957 (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 3NE. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 78,875

6 sales · Mean £ 76,083

Semi-Detached

£ 124,000

2 sales · Mean £ 124,000

Flat

£ 45,000

1 sales · Mean £ 45,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WN1 3NE 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.

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school Local Schools

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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.2 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils0.5 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.7 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils0.8 km
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St William's Catholic Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • ARG Food & Wine0.0 km
  • Best One0.4 km
  • Higher Ince Express0.8 km
  • Ince Convenience Wigan Store0.8 km
  • The Thai Food Store0.5 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Earls Function Suite1.0 km
  • Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.6 km
  • The Bailiff Bar0.3 km
  • The Squirrel0.9 km
  • Bentley's Bar1.0 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Ball and Boot0.6 km
  • Butty Barrow The Friendly Bakery0.8 km
  • Ince Start Well Family Centre1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bill's Fry Inn0.4 km
  • Deroma Pizza0.3 km
  • Jui Bu0.9 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Oliva0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Premier Express0.9 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • K Food & Wines0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ince0.7 km
  • Wigan0.9 km
  • Wigan North Western1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gordon Street0.1 km
  • Roscoe Street0.1 km
  • Birkett Street0.1 km
  • Gordon Street0.2 km
  • Birkett Street0.2 km