WN4 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wigan Road, 0.2km from Land Gate in Land Gate. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 0BY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 27.7% 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00031738 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN ROAD, WN4 0BY.
288
39
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN4 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN4 0BY has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 0BY. The average age is 38.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
2 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,708
school Local Schools
Landgate School, Bryn
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Nicol Mere School
Hope School
Marus Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ravello Pizza0.9 km
- ZFC Chicken Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
- Bryn Fish Bar1.0 km
- Continental Pizza1.0 km
- Mr English0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Brewers Fayre - Wheatlea Park0.8 km
- Park Hotel0.0 km
- Total Fitness Club Cafe0.8 km
- Velocity Leisure Limited0.9 km
- Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Go Local Extra0.1 km
- Raan Nuch0.8 km
- Goose Green Service Station0.8 km
- D & M Brogan Family Butchers1.0 km
- Downall Green Off Licence0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bath Springs0.7 km
- Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.9 km
- Bath Springs0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn1.1 km
- Pemberton2.7 km
- Garswood2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lane Chapel0.1 km
- Park Lane Chapel0.1 km
- Brookside Avenue0.1 km
- Brookside Avenue0.1 km
- Dovedale Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN40BY · Data under Open Government Licence