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Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

About

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, located in Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing. It includes the smaller settlements of Aspull, New Springs, and Whelley, each with its own local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A49 and A577 providing links to Wigan town centre and nearby towns.

The area features green spaces like Haigh Woodland Park, which offers walking trails and outdoor activities. Industrial heritage is evident in former mining sites, reflecting the ward's historical ties to coal mining. Public transport includes bus services to Wigan and Bolton, while the nearby Westhoughton railway station provides rail connections. The ward has a range of local facilities, including primary schools and healthcare services, catering to its predominantly working-class population.

Area overview

On average Aspull, New Springs & Whelley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is £42,062 per year. There are 5 schools in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Aspull, New Springs & Whelley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	37	£295,000	£164,600	£223,000	£390,000	£772,500
Flats	9	£108,000	£83,000	£98,500	£136,000	£146,800
Semi-Detached	67	£185,000	£134,600	£165,000	£216,250	£275,215
Terraced	35	£167,500	£86,465	£144,500	£222,500	£307,500

10 years median price trend in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

All postcodes in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

WN13YN

Durham Street

WN21AH

Ashbourne Avenue

WN21BY

Wheat Close

WN21HH

Burlton Grove

WN21LR

School Lane

WN21PA

Copperas Lane

WN21QN

Reservoir Street

WN21XH

Aspull & Red Rock

WN21ZB

Caldford Close

WN22FR

New Springs

WN21EY

Armstrong Street

WN21BA

Bromley Close

WN21PL

New Springs

WN21QW

Reservoir Street

WN21QZ

Ilkeston Drive

WN21SE

Crawford Avenue

WN21YZ

Belmont Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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