Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HODSON STREET, WN3 4EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODSON STREET, WN3 4EN.

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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 4EN 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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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

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 35, WN3 4EN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN3 4EN is a safe, established residential area on Hodson Street, 0.4km 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.

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 4EN 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 4EN. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

WN3 4EN 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.1 km
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Mab's Cross Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km
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Douglas Valley Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.2 km
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Britannia Bridge Primary School

Good245 pupils1.2 km
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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • The Thai Food Store0.8 km
  • Wigan Mini Market0.9 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.9 km
  • Candy Shack UK0.6 km
  • Cheese Cabin0.8 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club0.9 km
  • Old Pear Tree0.7 km
  • Bentley's Bar0.4 km
  • Einsteins and Jaks0.4 km
  • Hideout0.2 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • People Cafe0.9 km
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.4 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.3 km
  • Maries Cafe0.4 km
  • McDonald's1.0 km
  • + 82 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Bill's Fry Inn1.0 km
  • Deroma Pizza0.9 km
  • Mama Mia Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Burger Boss0.7 km
  • Nutra Preps Limited0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mecure Wigan Oak Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan North Western0.3 km
  • Wigan0.4 km
  • Wigan Wallgate0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Caroline Street0.2 km
  • Clayton Street0.2 km
  • Clayton Street0.2 km
  • Queen Street (SE Bnd - To Def rte)0.2 km
  • Wigan North Western0.2 km