Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SKELTON STREET, WN4 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKELTON STREET, WN4 0DQ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WN4 0DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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WN4 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Skelton Street, 0.3km from Bryn in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WN4 0DQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00031740 (shared with 6 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 0DQ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

Semi-Detached

£ 116,500

4 sales · Mean £ 119,125

Terraced

£ 142,000

1 sales · Mean £ 142,000

school Local Schools

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Landgate School, Bryn

Good110 pupils0.5 km
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Nicol Mere School

Outstanding403 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Inadequate114 pupils0.9 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.1 km
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Rectory CofE Primary School

Good156 pupils1.3 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.3 km
  • Downall Green Off Licence0.3 km
  • La David Ro Ltd0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km
  • NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.2 km
  • Bryn Labour Club0.5 km
  • Our Lady's Parish Centre0.9 km
  • Bath Springs0.0 km
  • Bath Springs0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.2 km
  • Deli-icious0.8 km
  • ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.9 km
  • The Bridge at Bryn0.2 km
  • Workin Lunch0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cornerstone Convenience0.4 km
  • Dave's Off Licence0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bryn Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Continental Pizza0.3 km
  • K-Street0.6 km
  • Mr English0.1 km
  • Ravello Pizza0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn0.4 km
  • Garswood2.2 km
  • Pemberton3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Eddleston Street0.1 km
  • Bryn Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Eddleston Street0.1 km
  • Bryn Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Medway Close0.2 km