Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HIGHER LANE, WN2 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER LANE, WN2 1EA.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN2 1EA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £361k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 52.5% year-on-year.

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

WN2 1EA is a mixed residential area on Higher Lane, 0.6km from New Springs in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Aspull New Springs Whelley ward and the Wigan constituency.

For serious buyers, WN2 1EA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £361k, down 52.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN2 1EA 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 1EA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,000

1 sales · Mean £ 233,000

Detached

£ 490,675

1 sales · Mean £ 490,675

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

Outstanding137 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan

Outstanding211 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkless Hall Inn1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Aspull Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
  • Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • Village on the Green0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Colliers Arms0.2 km
  • Bindi of Aspull0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hindley2.9 km
  • Ince2.9 km
  • Wigan3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Higher Lane0.1 km
  • Higher Lane0.1 km
  • Woodfield Street0.4 km
  • Woodfield Street0.4 km