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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 74 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-Detached39£193,500
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

WN68NR

Bluebell Avenue

WN67QG

Meadowgate

WN68PJ

Beech Hill Lane

WN68QG

Sedgefield Drive

WN67HU

Barnsley Street

WN67PD

Gidlow Lane

WN68NZ

Cherry Grove

WN67PG

Gidlow Lane

WN67RL

Springfield Road

WN67SJ

Springbourne

WN67HW

Lilian Drive

WN67QP

Meadowgate

WN67TD

Woodhouse Lane

WN67JJ

Buckley Street

WN68RB

Acacia Crescent

WN68NF

Thicknesse Avenue

WN68PB

Olive Grove

WN68PD

Beech Grove

WN68QJ

Turnditch Close

WN67JG

Hodges Street

WN67HL

Pearl Street

WN67PA

Thistledown Close

WN67RU

Waltham Avenue

WN68NS

Bluebell Avenue

WN68PF

Redwood Avenue

WN67QN

Meadowgate

WN68PE

Forest Avenue

WN68PQ

Spruce Road

WN68RA

Willow Road

WN68RW

Gidlow Lane

WN67RS

Rowan Avenue

WN67HQ

Gillan Road

WN67QJ

Valley Close

WN68QS

Hazel Avenue

WN67NQ

Canal Street

WN67QH

Meadowgate

WN67RN

Baytree Road

WN68RE

Rose Avenue

WN68RH

Villa Avenue

WN68NH

Sycamore Avenue

WN68QN

Dawson Avenue

WN68QZ

Acacia Crescent

WN67NP

Holt Street

WN67SQ

Beech Hill Avenue

WN68QX

Rose Avenue

WN67QE

Netherby Road

WN68PL

Beech Hill Lane

WN67HG

Pateley Square

WN67PQ

Buckley Street West

WN67PR

Lynton Avenue

WN67HN

Barnsley Street

WN68JR

Giants Hall Road

WN67RJ

Culvert Street

WN67HJ

Barnsley Street

WN67QB

Beech Hill Avenue

WN68NX

Honeysuckle Avenue

WN68RL

Aspen Walk

WN67HH

Ripon Avenue

WN67PW

Norwood Avenue

WN67FZ

Doolan Crescent

WN68NU

Acacia Crescent

WN60YA

Standish Wood Lane

WN68NG

Guildford Crescent

WN68QY

Laburnum Grove

WN68RJ

Gidlow Lane

Data Sources

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