WN4 8DW is a well-regarded residential area on Lockett Road, 0.5km from Stubshaw Cross in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN4, WN4 8DW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00031735 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCKETT ROAD, WN4 8DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKETT ROAD, WN4 8DW.
328
47
£ 36,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WN4 8DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 8DW. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
school Local Schools
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Nicol Mere School
Cansfield High School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Willow Grove Primary School
R L Hughes Primary School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ashton Convenience Store0.7 km
- La David Ro Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop Old Road1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Shop Locally0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ashton Jubilee Club0.7 km
- Bryn Labour Club0.9 km
- Robin Hood0.9 km
- The Old Bank House0.9 km
- The Twisted Vine Ale House1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- ESS (for DWP) Griffin House0.5 km
- Green Cardamom0.9 km
- Mama Mia0.7 km
- Caledonian0.7 km
- Lion's Deli0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bad Boys1.0 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
- K-Street0.9 km
- Mather's Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Sun Lee1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn1.0 km
- Garswood2.7 km
- Pemberton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lockett Road0.1 km
- Unit 20.2 km
- Nicol Road0.2 km
- Nicol Road0.2 km
- Lockett Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN48DW · Data under Open Government Licence