WN3 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chorley Street, 0.4km from Ince-in-Makerfield in Ince-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Ince ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN3 4BA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00031968 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHORLEY STREET, WN3 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHORLEY STREET, WN3 4BA.
365
36
£ 32,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, WN3 4BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4BA. The average age is 36.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 134,000
1 sales · Mean £ 134,000
school Local Schools
Britannia Bridge Primary School
St William's Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Ince CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Douglas Valley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- ARG Food & Wine0.9 km
- Higher Ince Express0.9 km
- The Thai Food Store0.9 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.8 km
- Kandor Pharma Ltd1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.5 km
- The Bailiff Bar0.9 km
- Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Higher Ince Labour Club1.0 km
- St Patricks Arlfc0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Butty Barrow The Friendly Bakery0.9 km
- Silverwell Hotel0.8 km
- St Patricks Rugby Club0.8 km
- JK's Kitchen0.8 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Deroma Pizza0.8 km
- Tsangs Chippy0.8 km
- Ince Plaice0.1 km
- Toronto Pizza0.1 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Premier Express0.1 km
- K Food & Wines0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ince0.6 km
- Wigan North Western1.2 km
- Wigan1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Chorley Street0.0 km
- Chorley Street0.1 km
- Manley Street0.1 km
- Lancaster Street0.2 km
- Old Hall Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34BA · Data under Open Government Licence