Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN3 4EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4EG 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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1/10
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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

High employment, young population. WN3 4EG combines 66% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 4EG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from School Common in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN3 4EG offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4EG 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 4EG. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

WN3 4EG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding345 pupils0.9 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.0 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge

Inadequate672 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Best One0.8 km
  • The Thai Food Store0.6 km
  • Wigan Mini Market0.7 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.9 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.5 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.7 km
  • Old Pear Tree0.7 km
  • Bentley's Bar0.3 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.2 km
  • Hideout0.1 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

98 nearby
  • Ball and Boot0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • People Cafe0.7 km
  • Silverwell Hotel0.9 km
  • St Patricks Rugby Club1.0 km
  • + 93 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Bill's Fry Inn0.8 km
  • Deroma Pizza0.7 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Tsangs Chippy0.9 km
  • Burger Boss0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Charles Dickens0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan North Western0.1 km
  • Wigan0.3 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street (SE Bnd - To Def rte)0.1 km
  • Wigan North Western0.1 km
  • Queen Street (NW bnd - to def rte)0.1 km
  • Chapel Lane0.1 km
  • Wigan North Western Rail Station0.1 km