Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BOARS HEAD AVENUE, WN6 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOARS HEAD AVENUE, WN6 0BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

288

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN6 0BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 99% owned. WN6 0BH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £379k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

WN6 0BH is a well-regarded residential area on Boars Head Avenue, 0.4km from Boars Head in Standish. Administratively it sits within Standish with Langtree ward and the Wigan constituency.

For serious buyers, WN6 0BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £379k, down 1.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WN6 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00031581 (shared with 7 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 WN6 0BH. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 363,500

17 sales · Mean £ 375,761

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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding593 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Boars Head Filling Station0.7 km
  • The Country Store0.9 km
  • Greenhalgh's0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ashfield House Hotel0.8 km
  • Boars Head @ Standish Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate3.6 km
  • Wigan3.6 km
  • Wigan North Western3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Boars Head Avenue0.0 km
  • Boars Head Avenue0.0 km
  • Boars Head Avenue0.1 km
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  • Boars Head Avenue0.1 km