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Beech Hill

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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, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.95(+55%)
Public order
9.21(-9%)
Burglary
7.68(+39%)
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

Median price£167,750
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £197K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £167,750 (about £190 per square foot) in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beech Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£263,500£251
Semi-Detached45£175,000£202
Terraced30£145,000£163
Flats3£92,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beech Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£120,000£90,250
2017£160,000£121,000£99,000
2018£170,000£130,000£98,250
2019£152,500£126,000£89,500
2020£167,748£139,995£102,475
2021£200,000£145,000£121,000
2022£207,000£161,000£132,000
2023£265,000£168,000£140,000
2024£251,250£173,000£140,000
2025£257,250£179,000£145,000
2026£193,750£195,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beech Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£120£109
2017£189£143£114
2018£188£139£115
2019£151£136£105
2020£154£155£119
2021£187£167£134
2022£192£192£151
2023£214£190£158
2024£261£191£163
2025£235£202£163
2026£249£205£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beech Hill in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.