Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

VINE STREET, WN1 3PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VINE STREET, WN1 3PG.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN1 3PG 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.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WN1 3PG — age 33, 47% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.2% year-on-year.

home £105,138 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN1 3PG is a safe, established residential area on Vine Street, 0.2km from Longshoot in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Wigan Central ward and the Wigan constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN1 3PG offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% 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 £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 35.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN1 3PG are sourced from Output Area E00032387 (shared with 5 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 3PG. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

27 sales · Mean £ 92,362

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

5 sales · Mean £ 151,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WN1 3PG 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 offences2

school Local Schools

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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.6 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.6 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.7 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils0.7 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Outstanding137 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • ARG Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • The Thai Food Store0.8 km
  • Wigan Mini Market0.9 km
  • Brick Food Community0.6 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Bailiff Bar0.9 km
  • White Lion & Railway0.5 km
  • Wigan Bowling Green Ltd0.8 km
  • Joe's Bar1.0 km
  • The Wiend Bar0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Ball and Boot0.5 km
  • Caffe Rosso0.5 km
  • Ella Turkish Restaurant0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • People Cafe0.6 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Baz's Marmaris0.9 km
  • Bill's Fry Inn0.6 km
  • Deroma Pizza0.9 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Oliva0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Wigan Lane Mini Market0.6 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Charles Dickens0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan1.0 km
  • Wigan Wallgate1.1 km
  • Wigan North Western1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ellis Street0.1 km
  • Ellis Street0.1 km
  • Scholes (to define route)0.2 km
  • Scholes (SEbnd - def.rte)0.2 km
  • Coop Street0.2 km