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Ashton-in-Makerfield West

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About

Ashton-in-Makerfield West is a residential area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with some newer developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, catering to everyday needs. The area is well-connected by roads, with the A49 providing access to nearby towns like Wigan and Warrington.

Green spaces like the King George V Playing Fields offer recreational opportunities for residents. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at local venues. Public transport links include bus services to Wigan town center and surrounding areas. Ashton-in-Makerfield West balances suburban living with convenient access to urban facilities.

Area overview

On average Ashton-in-Makerfield West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 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 of residents in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £39,800 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).

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

Area Profile

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

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

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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 in Ashton-in-Makerfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £580,000.

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
Detached27£360,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached29£220,000
Terraced39£143,000

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

WN49DD

Mafeking Place

WN49EE

Violet Street

WN49QG

Old Road

WN49QY

Westfield Avenue

WN49NP

Liverpool Road

WN49NQ

Orton Way

WN49PB

Heath Road

WN49PU

Pretoria Road

WN49RT

Poulton Drive

WN49SQ

Grove Street

WN49AB

Gerard Street

WN49AT

Foy Street

WN49QT

Melford Drive

WN48PE

Wyrevale Grove

WN49AZ

Bryn Street

WN49BQ

Old Road

WN49PE

Rookery Avenue

WN49PT

Morden Avenue

WN49RW

Cornelian Grove

WN49UU

Hardwick Road

WN49BS

Low Bank Road

WN49LL

Winchester Avenue

WN49LS

Aspenwood

WN49PZ

Adamson Street

WN49QQ

Eastwell Road

WN49DP

Cloverdale Drive

WN49PG

Ramsey Close

WN49QJ

Morden Avenue

WN49SD

Trinity Gardens

WN49UD

Harlech Street

WN49AE

Garswood Street

WN49AF

Garswood Street

WN49BA

Millingford Grove

WN49LB

Calverhall Way

WN49LE

Hollingwood Close

WN49LP

Liverpool Road

WN49AG

Bolton Road

WN49AL

Market Approach

WN49NJ

Lazenby Crescent

WN49NR

Liverpool Road

WN49QN

Grey Road

WN49QW

Grey Road

WN49DR

Wellbrooke Close

WN49JX

Edgerley Place

WN49RA

Solway Close

WN49RL

Greyfriars

WN49RQ

Oriel Road

WN49TT

Wolmer Street

WN49BG

Bryn Street

WN49LU

Pinewood

WN49LD

Berrington Grove

WN49SA

Girton Avenue

WN48LA

Queen's Avenue

WN49AR

Bryn Street

WN49LG

Alderton Drive

WN48PA

Bolton Road

WN48PD

Hilton Street

WN49DY

Butchers Lane

WN49LX

Liverpool Road

WN49QP

Old Road

WN49RD

Balliol Way

WN49SG

Crescent Avenue

WN49EA

C Court

WN49EJ

Legh Street

WN49EN

Hampson Close

WN49NB

Millfield Lane

WN49UE

Ashton-in-Makerfield West

WN49UF

Ashton-in-Makerfield West

WN48QX

Fairview Close

WN49PA

Vicarage Road

WN49PP

Chelwood Park

WN49SE

Cansfield Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.