WN4 9UG is a safe, established residential area on Priory Road, 0.5km from Rose Hill in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Bryn ward and the Makerfield constituency.
For families considering a move, WN4 9UG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 9UG are sourced from Output Area E00031753 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY ROAD, WN4 9UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, WN4 9UG.
310
47
£ 39,800 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN4 9UG spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 9UG. The average age is 46.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
WN4 9UG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Nicol Mere School
Cansfield High School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
R L Hughes Primary School
Rectory CofE Primary School
Landgate School, Bryn
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- D & M Brogan Family Butchers0.5 km
- Downall Green Off Licence0.6 km
- La David Ro Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- NN Brothers Ltd T/A NN General Stores0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Ashton Jubilee Club0.7 km
- Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.6 km
- Bryn Labour Club0.5 km
- Our Lady's Parish Centre0.8 km
- Bath Springs0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd0.6 km
- ESS (for DWP) Griffin House1.0 km
- Pit Pony Pub0.5 km
- The Bridge at Bryn0.5 km
- Workin Lunch0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cornerstone Convenience0.3 km
- Dave's Off Licence0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bryn Fish Bar0.5 km
- Continental Pizza0.5 km
- K-Street0.4 km
- Mr English0.7 km
- Ravello Pizza0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn0.5 km
- Garswood1.6 km
- Pemberton3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wentworth Road0.1 km
- Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Chantry Walk0.3 km
- Chantry Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN49UG · Data under Open Government Licence