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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, 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.

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.