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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £192,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,000 and £229,500. There are 6 schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 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

Median price: £192,000
Price per sq ft: £218
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £156K – £230K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Ashton-in-Makerfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,263 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£337,500£281
Semi-Detached44£197,500£222
Terraced28£157,500£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton-in-Makerfield West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£66,000£142,500£94,500
2017£212,500£90,000£128,500£93,000
2018£232,000£74,000£135,000£97,510
2019£249,000£53,500£140,000£100,000
2020£230,000£56,750£136,998£96,500
2021£268,500£83,500£171,000£121,500
2022£299,500£87,000£176,000£131,500
2023£310,000£72,000£185,000£125,000
2024£339,750£95,000£210,000£124,000
2025£330,000£154,750£215,000£145,000
2026£390,000—£200,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£199£151£92
2017£187£171£151£112
2018£200£121£157£108
2019£198£119£158£115
2020£201£110£171£110
2021£204£107£196£130
2022£247£100£231£146
2023£266£170£232£133
2024£263£165£205£143
2025£290£232£227£167
2026£278—£222£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.