WN3 4EX is a mixed residential area on Southgate, 0.2km from Wallgate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WN3 4EX offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for WN3 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00168473 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHGATE, WN3 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, WN3 4EX.
237
35
£ 34,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN3 4EX 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 4EX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN3 4EX. 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 James' Church of England Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Mab's Cross Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Nutrisport0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.3 km
- Gidlow Convenience Store0.9 km
- Malina Mini Market0.7 km
- Next Retail Ltd0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- The Mill at the Pier0.3 km
- The George0.7 km
- The Old Courts Art Centre0.7 km
- Bentley's Bar0.7 km
- Einsteins and Jaks0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Canine Companions0.2 km
- The Hive @ the Brick Works0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Muffin Break1.0 km
- The Little Kitchen Wigan1.0 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- A1 Performance Studio0.3 km
- Eddy's Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.5 km
- Picasso Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan North Western0.6 km
- Wigan Wallgate0.7 km
- Wigan0.7 km
Bus Stops
- First Garage0.0 km
- Wigan Pier0.1 km
- First Garage0.1 km
- Pottery Road0.2 km
- Riveredge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN34EX · Data under Open Government Licence