WN2 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Whelley in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00032407 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN2 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN2 1BP.
284
51
£ 41,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN2 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, 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 WN2 1BP. The average age is 51.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
WN2 1BP 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
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- White Lion & Railway0.3 km
- Wigan Bowling Green Ltd0.9 km
- The Swinley0.8 km
- Crown Hotel0.9 km
- Whelley Sports and Community Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Caffe Rosso1.0 km
- The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services0.4 km
- Gin Lane1.0 km
- Leo's1.0 km
- Papa Luigi's Wigan1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Baz's Marmaris0.4 km
- Oliva0.5 km
- Alendo1.0 km
- Chunky Chick-Inn1.0 km
- Manhattan Pizza1.0 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Go Local/Wigan News1.0 km
- Lawless Wigan Ltd1.0 km
- Jeds Pantry0.4 km
- 3A's Petroleum Ltd0.4 km
- AJ 's Convenience Store0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wigan Lane Mini Market1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Whelley Discount Store0.6 km
- Spar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan1.7 km
- Wigan Wallgate1.8 km
- Wigan North Western1.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Alexandra0.1 km
- Plantation Gates0.2 km
- Plantation Gates0.3 km
- Cheltenham Street0.3 km
- Chestnut Road (N Bound - to def rte)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN21BP · Data under Open Government Licence