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WN2 Area Report

Wigan

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£166,003
Median Price
Postcode district (WN2)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (WN2)
10
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
7/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WN2

Rental Yield
6.4
Price Growth
7.7
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (WN2)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

0
Crimes/month
77
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-04: 0
2025-05: 0
2025-06: 1
2025-07: 1
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 2
2025-10: 1
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 1
2026-02: 0
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Wigan)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Wigan has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
5
health
4
crime
4
housing
7
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Wigan (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WN2 spans 2 local authorities; Wigan is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WN2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£191,358
Wigan average
+3.3%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£313,878
Detached
£199,409
Semi-Detached
£154,704
Terraced
£105,532
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £59,598
01/12/2003: £78,489
01/12/2004: £99,395
01/12/2005: £108,315
01/12/2006: £116,610
01/12/2007: £125,172
01/12/2008: £110,032
01/12/2009: £108,209
01/12/2010: £104,378
01/12/2011: £101,983
01/12/2012: £102,111
01/12/2013: £105,079
01/12/2014: £109,347
01/12/2015: £112,452
01/12/2016: £120,191
01/12/2017: £124,185
01/12/2018: £127,111
01/12/2019: £130,335
01/12/2020: £141,662
01/12/2021: £158,048
01/12/2022: £179,672
01/12/2023: £175,566
01/12/2024: £185,239
01/12/2025: £191,358
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Nursery
10
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 10 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

37.6
Avg Attainment 8
-11.5% vs national (42.5)
36.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 22 secondary schools in Wigan

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WN2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£270,995
677 sales
Semi-detached
£171,000
1,540 sales
Terraced
£120,000
1,502 sales
Flat
£86,000
121 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Wigan. For the headline WN2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.3%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Wigan
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
4
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:41 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.2°C
Avg Temperature
1265mm
Annual Rainfall
2597h
Sunshine/Year
21.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: April
Now: 15.5°C, OvercastHumidity: 73%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

47 rated establishments within 1 mile

4/5
Average Rating
70%
Rated Good or Very Good
47
Total Establishments
Rosebridge Court Care Home - HC-OneCaring Premises
5/5
Carrington Court Care Home - HC-OneCaring Premises
5/5
Bird I'th HandPub/bar/nightclub
Exempt
St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Tesco Family DiningRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

38%
Renewable Energy
63g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 37.5%nuclear 33.3%gas 14.7%imports 10.2%biomass 4.4%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

45m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 45m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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