Postcode insights

WN4 0XU

Garswood Road

Haydock

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Detailed insights for WN4 0XU

Overview

Postcode WN4 0XU is located in an urban city, within the Haydock ward of St. Helens in the North West region, and forms part of the Garswood area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year. The nearest station is Garswood, about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pewfall Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Garswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,235 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Garswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Garswood is £47,050 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN4 0XU.

Flood risk

No risk

Garswood near WN4 0XU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Garswood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 0XU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Garswood

N/A

Walking directions to Garswood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 0XU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPewfall ParkSmallWalking directions to Pewfall Park

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
63.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.3(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.43(-64%)
Public order
6.43(-37%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
96.78%
Indian
3
0.88%
Other Asian
2
0.58%
Other
2
0.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.29%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
34.34%
Level 3 (A level)
58
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.49%
No qualifications
35
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
44.52%
Owns outright
61
41.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.9%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.11%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Haydock

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £203K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Haydock area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £613,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haydock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£287,000£259
Semi-Detached67£187,500£229
Terraced33£135,000£155
Flats7£95,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haydock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haydock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£73,500£107,000£84,000
2017£192,500£115,000£118,000£78,750
2018£197,000£98,750£124,000£76,500
2019£241,500£80,000£122,000£80,000
2020£257,500£125,000£130,638£84,000
2021£275,000£76,000£141,000£102,000
2022£246,000£101,000£165,000£125,000
2023£297,750£97,500£165,000£125,000
2024£256,500£82,500£176,500£123,750
2025£297,000£96,500£186,000£128,500
2026£277,000£67,000£186,000£127,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haydock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haydock.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£117£135£96
2017£167£194£143£90
2018£199£144£153£91
2019£180£134£143£93
2020£217£186£157£96
2021£220£131£177£115
2022£261£174£217£144
2023£238£158£205£154
2024£259£137£210£157
2025£257£145£222£160
2026£270£103£242£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haydock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haydock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0XU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0XU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202671, School Lane, Wigan, WN4 0TTTerracedLeasehold£159,000
23 Jan 20268, School Lane, Wigan, WN4 0TTDetachedFreehold£235,000
15 Aug 202573, School Lane, Wigan, WN4 0TTTerracedLeasehold£119,000
31 Mar 202575, School Lane, Wigan, WN4 0TTTerracedLeasehold£155,000
24 Apr 2026357, Garswood Road, Wigan, WN4 0TUTerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the WN4 0XU postcode area, located within Garswood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 0XU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGarswood Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.9 miNot applicableLearn 4 Life SchoolOther independent special school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryRectory CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 0XU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 0XU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisGarswood Road, Garswood, Wigan, WN4 0TUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBargain Booze Select Convenience18-24 Hamilton Road, Garswood, Wigan, WN4 0SFWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for St. Helens district (2025-26).

Band A£1,526
Band B£1,780
Band C£2,034
Band D£2,289
Band E£2,797
Band F£3,306
Band G£3,814
Band H£4,577

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN4 0XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

David Baines

St Helens North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSt. HelensE08000013
Parliamentary ConstituencySt Helens NorthE14001509
WardHaydockE05014124
ParishSt. Helens, unparished areaE43000278
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GarswoodE02001408
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)St. Helens 003AE01006803
Police ForceMerseyside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 0XU

Is WN4 0XU (Garswood) safe?

The area around WN4 0XU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WN4 0XU?

The median sale price around WN4 0XU in Garswood is £175,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 0XU?

There are 3 schools close to WN4 0XU, including Garswood Primary and Nursery School (Outstanding), Learn 4 Life School (Good) and Rectory CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN4 0XU?

The closest station to WN4 0XU is Garswood, about 418 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN4 0XU?

WN4 0XU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,235 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN4 0XU (Garswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for St Helens North covering WN4 0XU is David Baines (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.