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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

WN49NJ

Lazenby Crescent

WN49DA

Princess Road

WN49RF

Wolfson Square

WN48PQ

Hodnet Drive

WN49EN

Hampson Close

WN49QZ

Briar Close

WN49PR

Averham Close

WN49AG

Gerard Street

WN49NH

Salkeld Avenue

WN49RA

Solway Close

WN49QG

Old Road

WN49RB

Peterhouse Walk

WN49RG

Magdalen Drive

WN49RH

Westfield Avenue

WN49AA

Gerard Street

WN49DX

A Court

WN49QQ

Eastwell Road

WN49PE

Rookery Avenue

WN49UU

Hardwick Road

WN48PJ

Chelmarsh Avenue

WN49AH

Gerard Street

WN49UE

Haddon Street

WN49DG

Duke Street

WN49JZ

Woodedge

WN49EJ

Legh Street

WN49QU

Tenbury Drive

WN49PW

Newlyn Drive

WN49LF

Longden Road

WN49RT

Poulton Drive

WN49AS

Ivy Street

WN49RW

Cornelian Grove

WN48QX

Fairview Close

WN49DH

Watson Avenue

WN49RD

Balliol Way

WN49AR

Wigan Road

WN49LL

Winchester Avenue

WN49PA

Vicarage Road

WN49SQ

Grove Street

WN49EE

Violet Street

WN49BS

Low Bank Road

WN48LA

Queens Avenue

WN49DR

Wellbrooke Close

WN49PZ

Adamson Street

WN49LB

Calverhall Way

WN49NU

St Oswalds Road

WN49AF

Garswood Street

WN49NL

Satinwood Close

WN49DD

Princess Road

WN49NE

Ashwood Avenue

WN49AE

Gerard Street

WN49NT

Oakwood Avenue

WN49RZ

Low Bank Road

WN49AX

Bryn Street

WN49QW

Grey Road

WN49TR

Old Road

WN49NG

Melmerby Close

WN49UX

Carlton Close

WN49HE

Turnill Drive

WN49PF

Rookery Avenue

WN49LS

Aspenwood

WN49PT

Morden Avenue

WN48LD

The Strand

WN49TZ

Wentworth Road

WN49NP

Liverpool Road

WN49LJ

Townfields

WN49SA

Girton Avenue

WN49LR

Old School Place

WN49DZ

Church Terrace

WN49QH

Morden Avenue

WN49AT

Foy Street

WN49QL

Mayfield Street

WN49AU

Bryn Street

Data Sources

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