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About

Douglas ward is situated in the southeast of Wigan, primarily encompassing the residential area of Beech Hill. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the north, which serves as a key geographical feature. Housing here consists largely of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, providing a settled community atmosphere. Local amenities are focused along Warrington Road, which runs through the area, offering essential shops and services for residents.

A notable local landmark is St John’s Church on Ashley Road, a historic building with a distinctive spire. The ward contains several green spaces, including the recreational grounds at Beech Hill Park. Douglas is also home to St John’s CE Primary School, serving the local community. The area maintains direct transport links into Wigan town centre, facilitating commuting and access to broader services.

Area overview

On average Douglas has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Douglas is £36,202 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £150,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,875 and £175,000. There are 2 schools in Douglas: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Douglas

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 135
Typical range (middle 50%): £123K – £175K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£256
Semi-Detached55£166,000£206
Terraced66£129,250£163
Flats5£75,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Douglas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,500£67,500£102,995£89,500
2017£147,995£83,250£115,000£84,000
2018£164,998£67,500£110,000£87,750
2019£159,498£70,000£115,000£88,975
2020£190,000£105,495£135,000£98,500
2021£165,000£96,248£140,000£105,000
2022£223,950£73,900£156,000£130,000
2023£187,000£87,000£153,000£130,000
2024£202,500£82,500£158,000£131,000
2025£212,000£65,000£165,000£135,000
2026£300,000£75,000£167,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124£105£141£99
2017£178£133£135£99
2018£182£112£144£98
2019£170£116£134£105
2020£166£172£157£111
2021£152£156£158£115
2022£245£125£190£147
2023£250£139£184£141
2024£229£137£187£157
2025£244£127£206£162
2026£259£82£207£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Douglas in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Douglas ward.

Local councillors

Matthew Lambert

Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Douglas

What is the average house price in Douglas?

The median sale price in Douglas is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Douglas?

Douglas has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Douglas?

Douglas scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Douglas sits around rank 9,365 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Douglas?

The average household income in Douglas is around £36,202 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Douglas?

Douglas is represented by 1 elected councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Douglas

WN59AY

Victoria Street

WN50UX

Soho Street

WN59TA

Scot Lane

WN34DH

Pitt Street

WN35BY

Westlock

WN50TS

Marsden Street

WN34HN

Chapel Lane

WN59SJ

Montrose Avenue

WN50UL

Loire Drive

WN34DL

Great George Street

WN59AD

Atherton Street

WN35ES

Bewerley Close

WN59SA

Laithwaite Road

WN50UQ

Wood Street

WN59BH

Westminster Street

WN35BA

Waterside Drive

WN50XN

Frith Street

WN34EY

Bridge Street

WN59RD

Marigold Street

WN59EE

Grosvenor Street

WN50UP

Robin Park Road

WN35BL

Crown Street

WN34AP

Wilcock Street

WN59SS

Cameron Place

WN59HQ

Winton Avenue

WN59HP

Tunstall Lane

WN35HH

Ryton Close

WN59BD

Bakehouse Close

WN59PS

Plane Avenue

WN34BF

Bridgewater Street

WN59AF

Ellesmere Road

WN59QS

Lancewood Place

WN59HS

John Street

WN34HT

Bradford Place

WN34BY

York Street

WN59JF

Calderbank Street

WN59RB

Crabtree Road

WN34AW

Heritage Way

WN35AT

Seven Stars Road

WN59HX

Billinge Road

WN59QX

Sherwood Drive

WN50UR

Laurus Mews

WN67TL

Miry Lane

WN34DG

Clayton Street

WN59BP

Manor Street

WN59AL

Warrington Road

WN59EA

Ormskirk Road

WN59DP

Ormskirk Road

WN59DG

Ormskirk Road

WN59NY

Hawthorn Avenue

WN58DQ

Enfield Street

WN59RG

Logwood Avenue

WN34ER

Hodson Street

WN59BY

Mitchell Street

WN59QL

Mulberry Close

WN35AW

Pottery Terrace

WN59SH

Greenwood Avenue

WN35BU

Corporation Street

WN59NZ

Elm Avenue

WN35HF

Rednal Walk

WN50BU

Robin Park Road

WN35BT

Pool Street

WN59JH

Billinge Road

WN59QJ

Claude Street

WN34EA

Wallgate

WN58ES

Bedford Street

WN59HY

Queen Street

WN59EF

Albert Street

WN59PL

Pine Road

WN50XA

Soho Street

WN34BW

Leeds Street

WN34HX

Queen Street

WN59SW

Greenwood Avenue

WN59JD

Hillary Avenue

WN59DE

Bank Street

WN59AB

Scot Lane

WN67TP

Cricket Street

WN59NT

Bulteel Street

WN34AL

Wallgate

WN59NX

Poplar Avenue

WN59EL

Bold Street

WN34AS

Pennyhurst Street

WN59JY

Lichfield Street

WN50UE

Scot Lane

WN58DJ

Enfield Street

WN59HE

Marina Drive

WN58DX

Brentwood

WN58DY

Enfield Street

WN59AN

Meyrick Street

WN34AZ

Haig Street

WN58DB

Enfield Street

WN59TG

Norley Hall Avenue

WN59LB

Curtis Street

WN35DZ

Douglas

WN59HG

Valley Road

WN59JA

Burnaston Grove

WN59ER

Buckingham Close

WN59JN

Billinge Road

WN59RQ

Ridyard Street

WN59EQ

Oakley Drive