Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN3 4AR.

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

237

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN3 4AR 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WN3 4AR 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.

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

WN3 4AR is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN3 4AR offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 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 WN3 4AR. 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

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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school Local Schools

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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.3 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.3 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.5 km
  • Manor Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Nutrisport0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher0.4 km
  • AM to PM1.0 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Old Pear Tree0.6 km
  • The Mill at the Pier0.4 km
  • Wigan Sports Club1.0 km
  • Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd1.0 km
  • Newtown Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Cafe Life0.8 km
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.4 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.3 km
  • Maries Cafe0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • + 83 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Burger Boss0.6 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.4 km
  • Peking Palace0.9 km
  • Sugar Butty0.8 km
  • A1 Performance Studio0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Bargain Buys0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate0.7 km
  • Wigan North Western0.7 km
  • Wigan0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wigan Pier0.1 km
  • First Garage0.1 km
  • First Garage0.1 km
  • Riveredge0.2 km
  • Seven Stars Road0.2 km