WN4 0QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Avenue, 0.3km from Gustavus Hillock in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Billinge & Seneley Green ward and the St Helens North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN4 0QW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 0QW are sourced from Output Area E00034513 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR AVENUE, WN4 0QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR AVENUE, WN4 0QW.
323
36
£ 41,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN4 0QW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, WN4 0QW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 0QW. The average age is 36.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN4 0QW has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rectory CofE Primary School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- OneStop Hamilton Road0.7 km
- Bryn Independent Methodist Church Open Door cafe and summer camp1.0 km
- Ashton Athletic F C0.5 km
- Garswood Primary School Food Outsource0.7 km
- Garswood Service Station1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blue Bell Inn0.2 km
- Simms Road Inn0.8 km
- The Railway Inn0.9 km
- The Stag Pub0.9 km
- Our Lady's Parish Centre0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Dave's Off Licence0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Must eats @ garswood ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Turpin View0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garswood0.9 km
- Bryn1.5 km
- Pemberton3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rectory Road0.1 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
- Birch Grove0.2 km
- Fernlea Grove0.2 km
- Rectory Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN40QW · Data under Open Government Licence