WN3 4AF is a mixed residential area on Miry Lane, 0.1km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WN3 4AF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIRY LANE, WN3 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIRY LANE, WN3 4AF.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WN3 4AF is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4AF. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Nutrisport0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- AM to PM0.9 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.7 km
- Malina Mini Market0.8 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.3 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.8 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd0.9 km
- The George0.6 km
- The Old Courts Art Centre0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Canine Companions0.4 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.4 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Sue's Tasties0.9 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.1 km
- Eddy's Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.6 km
- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan0.9 km
- Deb's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
- Wigan North Western0.6 km
- Wigan0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wigan Pier0.1 km
- First Garage0.2 km
- First Garage0.2 km
- Clayton Street0.3 km
- Clayton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34AF · Data under Open Government Licence