Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MOUNT CLOSE, WN4 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT CLOSE, WN4 0AL.

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Population

504

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN4 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.

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

WN4 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Close, 0.3km from Land Gate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 2.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WN4 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00031772 (shared with 23 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 WN4 0AL. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 206,995

5 sales · Mean £ 207,796

Detached

£ 224,995

7 sales · Mean £ 232,711

school Local Schools

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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.3 km
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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.4 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils1.0 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.2 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.4 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.4 km
  • La David Ro Ltd0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.4 km
  • Bryn Labour Club0.6 km
  • Bath Springs0.2 km
  • Bath Springs0.2 km
  • Garswood Hall Bowling & Community Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.4 km
  • Deli-icious0.6 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.9 km
  • Nest Cafe at the Hamlet1.0 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.6 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Continental Pizza0.4 km
  • K-Street0.8 km
  • Mr English0.2 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.5 km
  • Garswood2.3 km
  • Pemberton3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Eddleston Street0.1 km
  • Eddleston Street0.1 km
  • Bryn Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Sougher's Lane0.2 km
  • Bryn Baptist Church0.3 km