WN4 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Land Gate in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
For families considering a move, WN4 0DG represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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.
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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00031772 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN4 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN4 0DG.
504
36
£ 36,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WN4 0DG — age 36, 81% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 0DG. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
school Local Schools
Landgate School, Bryn
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Nicol Mere School
Rectory CofE Primary School
Cansfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.5 km
- Downall Green Off Licence0.3 km
- La David Ro Ltd1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.5 km
- Bryn Labour Club0.7 km
- Our Lady's Parish Centre0.9 km
- Bath Springs0.3 km
- Bath Springs0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.5 km
- Deli-icious0.5 km
- The Bridge at Bryn0.5 km
- Workin Lunch0.5 km
- Park Hotel0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cornerstone Convenience0.6 km
- Dave's Off Licence0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bryn Fish Bar0.5 km
- Continental Pizza0.5 km
- K-Street0.8 km
- Mr English0.3 km
- Ravello Pizza0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn0.6 km
- Garswood2.3 km
- Pemberton3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eddleston Street0.1 km
- Dryden Avenue0.2 km
- Dryden Avenue0.2 km
- Sougher's Lane0.2 km
- Sougher's Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN40DG · Data under Open Government Licence