WN3 4BL is a mixed residential area on Heritage Way, 0.3km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERITAGE WAY, WN3 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERITAGE WAY, WN3 4BL.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4BL 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
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, WN3 4BL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4BL. 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
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.8 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store1.0 km
- Malina Mini Market1.0 km
- The Thai Food Store0.9 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Old Pear Tree0.7 km
- Dog & Partridge0.6 km
- Ibiza Bar0.5 km
- Queen Arms0.9 km
- Tap n Barrell0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Foodie Cafe Resto0.2 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.2 km
- Maries Cafe0.4 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.7 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Burger Boss0.7 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.4 km
- Peking Palace0.8 km
- Eddy's Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.5 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
- Wigan0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pottery Road0.1 km
- Pottery Road0.1 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- First Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34BL · Data under Open Government Licence