Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

STANSTEAD CLOSE, WN2 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD CLOSE, WN2 1AJ.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WN2 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

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

WN2 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Close, 0.4km from New Springs in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN2 1AJ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00032402 (shared with 6 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 WN2 1AJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

9 sales · Mean £ 147,166

Detached

£ 107,500

1 sales · Mean £ 107,500

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

WN2 1AJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Outstanding137 pupils0.2 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils0.4 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.1 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.5 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jeds Pantry0.9 km
  • 3A's Petroleum Ltd0.6 km
  • AJ 's Convenience Store0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • Whelley Sports and Community Club0.8 km
  • White Lion & Railway0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Whelley Discount Store0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Town0.1 km
  • Mac Chicken0.7 km
  • Vlora Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Canadian Pizza0.8 km
  • Baz's Marmaris0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Colliers Arms0.9 km
  • Kirkless Cafe0.9 km
  • The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkless Hall Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ince1.9 km
  • Wigan2.0 km
  • Wigan Wallgate2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashbourne Avenue0.1 km
  • Tamworth Drive0.1 km
  • Tamworth Drive0.1 km
  • Tamworth Drive0.1 km
  • Whelley0.1 km