Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HIGH STREET, WN2 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WN2 1DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WN2 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £117k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WN2 1DY is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.5km from New Springs in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00031596 (shared with 12 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 1DY. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 117,500

1 sales · Mean £ 117,500

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Outstanding137 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan

Outstanding211 pupils1.1 km
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Aspull Church Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good332 pupils1.3 km
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St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

Good96 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkless Hall Inn0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Aspull Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
  • Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • Village on the Green0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Colliers Arms0.0 km
  • Kirkless Cafe1.0 km
  • The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services0.9 km
  • Bindi of Aspull0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hindley2.7 km
  • Ince2.7 km
  • Wigan3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Higher Lane0.1 km
  • Higher Lane0.2 km
  • Woodfield Street0.2 km
  • Woodfield Street0.3 km
  • Ash Lane (to def.jct)0.4 km