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About

Abram & Bickershaw form a residential area on the southeastern edge of Wigan, characterised by terraced housing and green spaces that reflect the area's historical mining past. The landscape is defined by the presence of former colliery sites, some of which have been reclaimed as public parkland, offering walking paths and open fields. The community is served by local shops and amenities along Warrington Road, with a strong sense of local identity tied to its industrial heritage.

A notable local feature is the Bickershaw Colliery spoil heap, now a prominent, vegetated hill known locally as "The Mound," which provides views across the surrounding plains. The area includes several smaller neighbourhoods and is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, adding a linear waterway to the scenery. Abram Flash, a body of water formed by mining subsidence, attracts birdlife and walkers on its fringes, integrating natural elements within the post-industrial setting.

Area overview

On average Abram & Bickershaw has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year. There are 2 schools in Abram & Bickershaw: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abram & Bickershaw is home to around 8,687 people, with a population density of about 1,085.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abram & Bickershaw Population
8,687
Population density
1,085.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.71(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.19(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.31(+70%)
Public order
10.01(-1%)
Other crime
8.75(+253%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,937
91.4%
Other White
236
2.72%
African
82
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.6%
Other Asian
48
0.55%
Total population: 8,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,624
23.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,533
21.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,228
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,214
17.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
705
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 7,005

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,137
33.18%
Owns outright
1,094
31.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
622
18.15%
Social rents from council
376
10.97%
Other social rented
81
2.36%
Total households: 3,427

Property prices in Abram & Bickershaw

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £229K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Abram & Bickershaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£310,000£256
Semi-Detached43£200,000£209
Terraced31£130,000£155
Flats5£95,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abram & Bickershaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£55,500£100,000£71,600
2017£183,998£58,000£107,000£75,000
2018£215,000£65,000£120,000£82,000
2019£230,000£53,250£150,000£87,475
2020£239,995£71,000£126,250£87,000
2021£177,000£81,000£145,000£100,000
2022£260,000£83,750£156,000£116,500
2023£277,000£82,500£165,500£110,000
2024£272,500£95,000£182,500£120,800
2025£315,000£92,500£200,000£125,000
2026£300,000£210,000£132,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£101£121£80
2017£161£80£116£100
2018£174£101£134£90
2019£217£98£167£88
2020£218£118£147£104
2021£189£137£162£119
2022£203£146£175£120
2023£215£144£179£131
2024£221£163£185£156
2025£240£157£210£159
2026£285£208£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abram & Bickershaw in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Abram & Bickershaw

Is Abram & Bickershaw safe?

Abram & Bickershaw records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Abram & Bickershaw?

The median sale price in Abram & Bickershaw is £170,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Abram & Bickershaw?

Abram & Bickershaw has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Abram & Bickershaw?

Abram & Bickershaw scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abram & Bickershaw sits around rank 9,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abram & Bickershaw?

The average household income in Abram & Bickershaw is around £41,425 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Abram & Bickershaw

WN25TJ

Turner Avenue

WN25YX

Davy Road

WN24UJ

Bromilow Close

WN25XL

Fisher Avenue

WN24UP

Nixon Phillips Drive

WN25YU

Tallies Close

WN25QS

Lee Lane

WN25TE

Bickershaw Lane

WN75LT

Wigan Road

WN25PQ

Ansford Avenue

WN25RP

Wright Street

WN25XE

Birch Road

WN25XH

Oak Avenue

WN25PN

Tenement Street

WN25XQ

Lime Close

WN25XX

Warrington Road

WN75HW

Ashby Grove

WN25RA

Thirlmere Avenue

WN25TD

Atherton Street

WN25SA

Vicarage Gardens

WN25RH

St Johns Street

WN24XF

Leigh Road

WN25TN

Johnson Avenue

WN25PJ

Powell Street

WN75HQ

Wigan Road

WN24AD

Victoria Terrace

WN25QU

Lee Lane

WN25TB

Abram

WN25QX

Vicarage Road

WN24XH

Coal Pit Lane

WN25AN

Walthew Lane

WN24LL

Longacre

WN25XA

Warrington Road

WN25QJ

School Street

WN25YN

Maypole Crescent

WN25PT

Simpkin Street

WN25XS

Pinewood Close

WN24AQ

Belmont Avenue

WN25RW

Egerton Street

WN24UA

Bankhall Close

WN25QN

Vicarage Road

WN24AF

Beacon Road

WN24XS

Smiths Lane

WN25XP

Crankwood Road

WN24TN

Belmont Avenue

WN24XX

Halesfield

WN24AH

Church Avenue

WN25RQ

Warrington Road

WN24XT

Slackey Fold

WN25QH

Warrington Road

WN25TY

Foresters Close

WN25RF

Langdale Crescent

WN25RJ

Warrington Road

WN24XL

Leigh Road

WN25QE

Simpkin Street

WN25PZ

Shelley Drive

WN25XJ

Park Lane

WN24AN

Shortland Place

WN25RG

Langdale Crescent

WN25LJ

Lily Lane

WN24AL

Rivington Drive

WN24UH

Mayers Nook

WN25RS

Whitley Crescent

WN25RR

May Avenue

WN24AA

Bickershaw Lane

WN24UL

Garvin Jones Grove

WN25QY

Warrington Road

WN25QA

Burns Road

WN24AE

Bickershaw Lane

WN25YP

Holcroft Drive

WN24UN

Rigley Potts Park

WN25PL

Bickershaw Lane

WN25RT

Rose Avenue

WN25QL

Dixon Place

WA33UQ

Dam Lane

WN25RD

Grasmere Terrace

WN25TS

Chapel Street

WN24GQ

Meadow Field

WN75HN

Wigan Road

WN75HH

Hillcrest Avenue

WN25XZ

Locker Lane

WN25XD

Park Lane

WN24XN

Boydells Houses

WN25NR

Aspinall Street

WN25QB

Chaucer Place

WN25PY

Byron Close

WN25YF

Thornvale

WN25RE

Coniston Drive

WN25YR

Kearnes Close

WN25AT

Abram

WN24RP

Bolton House Road

WN24AB

Bolton House Road

WN24AG

Belmont Avenue

WN25XN

Greenoak Close

WN25RY

Minstrel Close

WN25QQ

St John's Court

WN25TF

Gibson Street

WN24AP

Marnock Close

WN25TT

Brown Street

WN25DB

Bank Buildings

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.