Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

PETER STREET, WN4 9DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETER STREET, WN4 9DQ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WN4 9DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% 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. Property prices are trending up 34.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN4 9DQ is a mixed residential area on Peter Street, 0.4km from Town Green in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Ashton ward and the Makerfield constituency.

For families considering a move, WN4 9DQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 34.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN4 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00031556 (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 9DQ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,000

14 sales · Mean £ 89,892

Semi-Detached

£ 129,750

6 sales · Mean £ 132,500

school Local Schools

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St Thomas CofE Primary School

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Good291 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Good1215 pupils0.9 km
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The Byrchall High School

Good968 pupils1.1 km
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R L Hughes Primary School

Good430 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Grove Primary School

Outstanding63 pupils1.3 km
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Cansfield High School

Good1030 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Ashton Convenience Store0.5 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Crazy Candy0.7 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • J & N Off Licence Ltd0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
  • Robin Hood0.6 km
  • St Oswalds Catholic Club0.8 km
  • The Old Bank House0.8 km
  • The Twisted Vine Ale House0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Andys All Day Breakfast0.6 km
  • Bay Horse0.8 km
  • Bengal Curry Pot0.6 km
  • Chapo's El Campeon0.7 km
  • Cwtch Cafe0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Quality Save0.6 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Ashton Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Bad Boys0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
  • Mather's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bryn1.9 km
  • Garswood2.9 km
  • Newton-Le-Willows3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Street0.1 km
  • Mill Street0.2 km
  • Mill Street0.2 km
  • Ashton Heath0.3 km
  • Princess Road0.3 km