WN3 4ER is a mixed residential area on Hodson Street, 0.4km from Wallgate in Wigan. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
Day-to-day life in WN3 4ER has the character of 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. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HODSON STREET, WN3 4ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HODSON STREET, WN3 4ER.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4ER 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
WN3 4ER is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4ER. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Candy Shack UK0.6 km
- Cheese Cabin0.9 km
- Euroshop0.4 km
- Family News Outlet0.7 km
- Greenhalghs0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Bentley's Bar0.4 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.4 km
- Hideout0.2 km
- Indiependence 2 & Attic0.5 km
- Joe's Bar0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Anderton's0.5 km
- Atu0.7 km
- Bamboogy0.5 km
- Cafe@Adrenaline Escape0.6 km
- Cafe'xpress Kiosk0.3 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- BOOM BOOM Eat Good0.4 km
- Fusion Bubble Tea House0.8 km
- Kebab World0.5 km
- Pizza UK0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
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
- Wigan0.5 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Caroline Street0.2 km
- Clayton Street0.2 km
- Queen Street (SE Bnd - To Def rte)0.2 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34ER · Data under Open Government Licence