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Abram & Bickershaw

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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. 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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Abram & Bickershaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£315,000
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached43£200,000
Terraced34£125,000

10 years median price trend in Abram & Bickershaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram & Bickershaw.

All postcodes in Abram & Bickershaw

WN25FS

Heybrook Close

WN25XY

Warrington Road

WN24XP

Leigh Street

WN25TQ

Station Avenue

WN25PB

Templeton Road

WN25YW

Grimshaw Park

WN24XW

Leigh Road

WN25TR

Grange Road

WN24XG

Leigh Road

WN25XG

Elm Road

WN25PH

Warrington Road

WN25FR

Ainscough Close

WN24XY

Hindley Green

WN25YT

Mcellen Road

WN25PU

Dickens Drive

WN25QP

Erskine Place

WN25RN

Kingsdown Road

WN25QW

Culcheth Avenue

WN25XR

Parkfields

WN25TU

Bickershaw Lane

WN25YE

Ashwood Avenue

WN25YL

Maypole Crescent

WN25QD

Simpkin Street

WN25YQ

Jennings Park Avenue

WN75HE

Laxey Crescent

WN24UB

Harbrook Grove

WN25XU

Greenbank

WN25PW

Charnock Street

WN24UQ

Nixon Phillips Drive

WN25YG

Beech Grove

WN25PG

Willow Lodge

WN25QR

Park View

WN25TZ

Chelburn Close

WN25RX

Lawrence Court

WN25PX

Ruskin Crescent

WN25YS

Sheaves Close

WN24XR

Smiths Lane

WN25RZ

Abram

WN25XT

Rosewood Close

WN25PR

Bickershaw Lane

WN25TX

Atherton Street

WN25QG

Willow Street

WN25TH

Barracks Road

WN25PS

Simpkin Street

WN25TP

Elizabeth Avenue

WN25PD

Templeton Road

WN25TW

Victoria Avenue

WN25XB

Warrington Road

WN25RB

Rydal Place

WN25PP

Bickershaw Lane

WN25XF

Maple Drive

WN75HJ

Hill Crescent

WN25TL

Bickershaw Lane

WN75HP

Ashley Drive

WN25FP

Stable Nook

WN25QZ

Windermere Road

WN24AJ

St James Crescent

WN25SB

Verda Street

WN25QF

Warrington Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.