Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

THE LIMES, WN6 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LIMES, WN6 0BJ.

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 0BJ 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

WN6 0BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 99% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £700k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.

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

WN6 0BJ is a well-regarded residential area on The Limes, 0.2km from Boars Head in Standish. Administratively it sits within Standish with Langtree ward and the Wigan constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN6, WN6 0BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 99% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £700k, down 13.3% 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 0BJ 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 0BJ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 542,500

4 sales · Mean £ 547,500

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Boars Head Filling Station0.5 km
  • Greenhalgh's0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ashfield House Hotel0.9 km
  • Boars Head @ Standish Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate3.4 km
  • Wigan3.5 km
  • Wigan North Western3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Boars Head Avenue0.1 km
  • Boars Head Avenue0.1 km
  • Greenways0.1 km
  • Boars Head Avenue0.2 km
  • Greenways0.2 km