WN3 4BQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.5km 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00168472 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN3 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN3 4BQ.
206
32
£ 34,300 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4BQ 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
High employment, young population. WN3 4BQ combines 77% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 4BQ. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Best One1.0 km
- The Thai Food Store0.7 km
- Wigan Mini Market0.8 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks1.0 km
- Candy Shack UK0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.8 km
- Old Pear Tree0.8 km
- Bentley's Bar0.4 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.4 km
- Hideout0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- People Cafe0.9 km
- Foodie Cafe Resto0.4 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.4 km
- Maries Cafe0.5 km
- Mr Wang's Restaurant0.8 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bill's Fry Inn0.9 km
- Deroma Pizza0.8 km
- Mama Mia Pizzeria0.9 km
- Burger Boss0.8 km
- Nutra Preps Limited0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Poundland0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.3 km
- Wigan0.5 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Caroline Street0.1 km
- Chapel Lane (NE Bnd - to def rte)0.2 km
- Queen Street (NW bnd - to def rte)0.2 km
- Chapel Lane0.2 km
- Queen Street (SE Bnd - To Def rte)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34BQ · Data under Open Government Licence