WN3 4AZ is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WN3 4AZ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN3 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN3 4AZ.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4AZ 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 4AZ 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 4AZ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Douglas Valley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Nutrisport0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- AM to PM1.0 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.7 km
- Malina Mini Market0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.3 km
- Wigan Sports Club0.9 km
- Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd1.0 km
- The George0.6 km
- The Old Courts Art Centre0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Canine Companions0.3 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.4 km
- Wrightington Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Wellbeing Wigan CIC1.0 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.2 km
- Eddy's Chicken and Pizza0.8 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.5 km
- Rooster Chicken & Pizza Wigan1.0 km
- Deb's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate0.6 km
- Wigan North Western0.6 km
- Wigan0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wigan Pier0.1 km
- First Garage0.1 km
- First Garage0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34AZ · Data under Open Government Licence