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About

Beech Hill is a residential district situated to the north of Wigan town centre. The area is characterised by its terraced housing and proximity to local amenities, including shops and schools. Mesnes Park lies just to the south, providing a green space for the community.

The area is notable for its connection to the former Beech Hill Colliery, which operated for over a century. This industrial heritage is a defining aspect of the locality's history and development. The residential streets are organised in a straightforward grid pattern common to many parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Beech Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. There are 2 schools in Beech Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Beech Hill is home to around 7,815 people, with a population density of about 3,167.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beech Hill Population
7,815
Population density
3,167.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.66(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.59(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.95(+56%)
Public order
9.21(-9%)
Burglary
7.68(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,085
90.68%
Other White
273
3.49%
African
79
1.01%
Indian
44
0.56%
Other
43
0.55%
Total population: 7,813

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,447
22.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,425
22.52%
Level 3 (A level)
1,071
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,005
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,049
31.5%
Owns with a mortgage
897
26.94%
Social rents from council
738
22.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
452
13.57%
Other social rented
94
2.82%
Total households: 3,330

Property prices in Beech Hill

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£270,000
Flats1£85,000
Semi-Detached40£191,750
Terraced25£145,000

10 years median price trend in Beech Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

All postcodes in Beech Hill

WN68PH

Dell Avenue

WN68QW

Greenfields

WN67HX

Beech Hall Street

WN67NZ

Abbeyfields

WN68RD

Willow Road

WN68NN

Wellfield Road

WN67NN

Woodhouse Lane

WN67RX

Harbury Walk

WN67SG

Hollinbrook

WN67HF

Barnsley Street

WN67JF

Hodges Street

WN67PS

Lynmouth Close

WN68NW

Yew Grove

WN67NH

Douglas Bank Drive

WN67SL

The Coverts

WN67TE

Wigan West

WN67BY

Canal Street

WN67JH

Hodges Street

WN67PY

Norwood Avenue

WN67RR

Cranberry Avenue

WN68NP

Rose Avenue

WN68QF

Sandown Road

WN68JW

Wigan Lower Road

WN68QA

Lingfield Crescent

WN67QD

Beech Hill Avenue

WN68QQ

Edensor Close

WN67QF

Whitworth Way

WN68QE

Seddon House Drive

WN68RQ

Gidlow Lane

WN68RZ

Bakewell Drive

WN68AL

Forest Avenue

WN68NQ

Wellfield Road

WN68QP

Willow Road

WN68NL

Yates Grove

WN67PZ

Knowsley Road

WN67SA

Blackthorn Avenue

WN67TF

Horton Street

WN67NR

Woodhouse Lane

WN68AW

Wigan West

WN68NY

Ascroft Avenue

WN67GA

Doolan Crescent

WN68RT

Gidlow Lane

WN68QH

Bakewell Drive

WN67HT

Emerald Street

WN67NF

Woodhouse Lane

WN67PX

Lavender Road

WN68JZ

Byron Close

WN68RN

Dawson Avenue

WN67HR

Spencer Road West

WN68NT

Tulip Drive

WN67NT

Woodhouse Drive

WN67PT

Netherby Road

WN67JQ

Hodges Street

WN68QB

Paddock Rise

WN67PJ

Gidlow Lane

WN67SB

Beech Hill Lane

WN67NL

Scot Lane

WN67BS

Canal Street

WN67HP

Spencer Road West

WN67PN

Gidlow Lane

WN68RU

Gidlow Houses

WN67QL

Bermside Close

WN67PH

Gidlow Lane

WN67RZ

Sawley Avenue

WN67SD

Beech Hill Lane

WN67HY

Buckley Street

WN68PN

Eastwell Road

WN68QL

Wingfield Close

WN67NY

Dumbarton Green

WN67RY

Harbury Close

WN68LA

Browning Grove

WN67PP

Knowsley Road

WN68JY

Keats Avenue

WN68PW

Thicknesse Avenue

WN67PU

Netherby Road

WN67RT

Baytree Road

WN68QD

Martland Crescent

WN68RF

Fir Grove

WN68RG

Gidlow Lane

WN67QA

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67SH

Farriers Croft

WN67HS

Barnsley Street

WN68NE

Rose Avenue

WN68QR

Maple Grove

WN67BZ

Carnet Close

WN67PL

Gidlow Lane

WN67RW

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67TB

Beech Hill Avenue

WN68NJ

Acacia Crescent

WN68PA

Ascroft Avenue

WN68QU

Lilac Avenue

WN67RP

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67SE

Browmere

WN67TA

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67TR

Abbey Court

WN68JX

The Avenue

WN68QT

Hazel Avenue

WN68RY

Willow Road

WN67BF

Gidlow Gardens

WN67SF

Sandway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.