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Ashton-in-Makerfield West

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About

Ashton-in-Makerfield West sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, covering the western side of the Ashton-in-Makerfield settlement. The area is mainly residential with terraces from the 19th century and post-war housing estates, interspersed with local shops, primary schools and community centres. Pockets of light industry occupy sites that once served the coal trade; a few former pit entrances and capped shafts are recorded in local mapping and surface features hint at the town's mining past. Regular bus services connect the ward with Wigan and St Helens and there are pedestrian links to neighbouring suburbs.

Green space is delivered through small parks, playing fields and allotments; one linear greenway follows a former colliery tramway and is used by walkers and cyclists. Community groups use church halls and the leisure centre for sports and events, and ward meetings are held at council venues. Housing tenure varies between owner-occupation and rented properties, and the street pattern reflects the town's growth through the 19th and 20th centuries, with back lanes and short terraces close to longer suburban streets.

Area overview

On average Ashton-in-Makerfield West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £42,731 per year. There are 6 schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Ashton-in-Makerfield West is home to around 7,206 people, with a population density of about 3,748.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton-in-Makerfield West Population
7,206
Population density
3,748.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.51(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.93(-6%)
Public order
10.41(+3%)
Burglary
9.3(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.6(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,931
96.25%
Other White
90
1.25%
Irish
45
0.62%
Chinese
21
0.29%
Other Asian
18
0.25%
Total population: 7,201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,659
27.25%
No qualifications
1,140
18.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,101
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
610
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 6,088

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,413
44.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,033
32.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
447
14.04%
Social rents from council
193
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.85%
Total households: 3,184

Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield West

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Ashton-in-Makerfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,263 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield West 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 Ashton-in-Makerfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced32£145,000
Detached21£330,000
Flats2£154,750
Semi-Detached44£201,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton-in-Makerfield West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield West.

All postcodes in Ashton-in-Makerfield West

WN49DB

Ladysmith Avenue

WN49RL

Greyfriars

WN48LB

Queen's Road

WN49LZ

Beechwood Avenue

WN49PL

Warrington Road

WN48PL

Allscott Way

WN49DP

Cloverdale Drive

WN49TS

Old Road

WN49BN

Armoury Bank

WN49EL

Park View

WN49QN

Old Road

WN49NR

St Oswalds Road

WN49RU

Lytham Road

WN49RP

Low Bank Road

WN49PQ

The Parks

WN49RE

Campion Grove

WN49BG

Old Road

WN49AL

Market Approach

WN49LU

Pinewood

WN49BA

Millingford Grove

WN49RJ

Tenbury Drive

WN49PD

Townfield Avenue

WN49NX

Elmwood Avenue

WN49QT

Melford Drive

WN49UF

Rufford Street

WN48PR

Glaisdale Close

WN49UA

Tatton Drive

WN49DF

Princess Avenue

WN49NF

Renwick Square

WN49DJ

Kimberley Place

WN49TU

Wentworth Road

WN49EB

Haydock Street

WN49RS

Thornton Close

WN49QX

Cranbrook Avenue

WN49LW

Smallshaw Close

WN49LP

Liverpool Road

WN48PD

Hilton Street

WN49PP

Chetwode Avenue

WN49ND

Firwood Grove

WN49DS

York Road

WN49NB

Woodfield Crescent

WN49BJ

Wigan Road

WN49UG

Priory Road

WN49AN

The Gerard Centre

WN49NS

Oakwood Avenue

WN49EA

C Court

WN49PB

Vicarage Road

WN49NN

Willowfield Grove

WN49LD

Berrington Grove

WN49SG

Crescent Avenue

WN49SE

Cansfield Grove

WN49RY

Ellesmere Road

WN49BQ

Old Road

WN49QJ

Osborne Road

WN49PY

Rigby Street

WN49TY

Tatton Drive

WN49PJ

Warrington Road

WN49TP

Old Road

WN48PB

Chapel Place

WN48PA

Bolton Road

WN49LG

Alderton Drive

WN49UB

Clarence Street

WN49PG

Ramsey Close

WN49DT

York Road South

WN49BL

Gerard Street

WN49BH

Wigan Road

WN49TW

Dalton Grove

WN49BE

Bardale Grove

WN49LT

Houghwood Grange

WN49NA

Old Hall Drive

WN49LH

Liverpool Road

WN49LA

Dawley Close

WN49LQ

Alderton Drive

WN49DY

Heath Road

WN49PU

Pretoria Road

WN49QS

Low Bank Road

WN49RN

Low Bank Road

WN49ED

Primrose Place

WN49TX

Alton Close

WN49JY

Woodedge

WN49QY

Westfield Avenue

WN49RQ

Oriel Road

WN49QP

Old Road

WN49DQ

Peter Street

WN48PE

Wyrevale Grove

WN49AB

Gerard Street

WN49RR

Ellesmere Road

WN49LE

Hollingwood Close

WN49DE

Mafeking Place

WN49JX

Edgerley Place

WN49LX

Liverpool Road

WN49SD

Trinity Gardens

WN49DL

Heath Road

WN49UD

Harlech Street

WN49TT

Wolmer Street

WN49SB

Medlar Way

WN48AA

Bolton Road

WN49AZ

Bryn Street

WN48LE

Strand Avenue

WN49NQ

Orton Way

Data Sources

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