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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. 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

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Douglas 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 Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£197,500
Flats7£65,000
Semi-Detached40£160,000
Terraced55£135,000

10 years median price trend in Douglas

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

All postcodes in Douglas

WN59SN

Ferguson Rise

WN59BD

Bakehouse Close

WN34DZ

Queen Street

WN35BL

Crown Street

WN35BY

Westlock

WN59TH

Cornwall Place

WN58DD

Millbeck Crescent

WN59EA

Ormskirk Road

WN59NU

Poplar Avenue

WN50UJ

Anjou Boulevard

WN59JB

Southern Street

WN59JY

Lichfield Street

WN59QF

Ridyard Street

WN59RR

Drummond Square

WN34DS

Wallgate

WN35HB

Carlton Street

WN50AR

Thomas Street

WN50UQ

Wood Street

WN59EJ

Mabel Street

WN59PZ

Bulteel Street

WN59RJ

Sherwood Crescent

WN59SD

Fraser Road

WN67TG

Miry Lane

WN34BY

York Street

WN50TT

Anson Street

WN50UW

Loire Drive

WN59ED

Ormskirk Road

WN59RQ

Ridyard Street

WN67TP

Cricket Street

WN50UP

Robin Park Road

WN58DY

Enfield Street

WN59DH

Ormskirk Road

WN59RS

Sherwood Drive

WN59SH

Greenwood Avenue

WN59ST

Gordon Close

WN59TQ

School Way

WN34AQ

Mason Street

WN34HQ

Cross Street

WN59PD

Portland Street

WN34ER

Hodson Street

WN34FN

Caroline Street

WN59BA

Bridgewater Street

WN59EQ

Oakley Drive

WN59HZ

Barlborough Road

WN59LD

Ellesmere Road

WN59RB

Crabtree Road

WN34DL

Great George Street

WN50XD

Ormskirk Road

WN58DF

Billinge Road

WN59ES

Linley Road

WN59HN

Valley Road

WN59PH

Ryde Street

WN59PN

Heather Grove

WN34DP

Tower Enterprise Park

WN35AA

Pottery Road

WN58DZ

Enfield Street

WN59DX

Reedsmere Close

WN59HE

Marina Drive

WN35DW

Eleanor Street

WN58DX

Brentwood

WN59JE

Billinge Road

WN59NX

Poplar Avenue

WN59QL

Mulberry Close

WN59QX

Sherwood Drive

WN34BS

Taylor Street

WN34HL

Wood Street

WN35AT

Seven Stars Road

WN35BS

Fourteen Meadows Road

WN50UE

Scot Lane

WN59BJ

Norfolk Street

WN59JJ

Melling Street

WN59SE

Douglas

WN34EN

Hodson Street

WN50UF

Laurel Street

WN58DP

Linden Street

WN59RU

Laithwaite Road

WN34EA

Wallgate

WN35BJ

Swan Meadow Road

WN50BU

Robin Park Road

WN58ES

Bedford Street

WN59ER

Buckingham Close

WN59EX

Philip Close

WN59HY

Queen Street

WN59LA

Ellesmere Road

WN59SG

Greenwood Avenue

WN34BZ

Appleton Street

WN59AJ

Warrington Road

WN67TJ

Faraday Close

WN50UL

Loire Drive

WN59AF

Ellesmere Road

WN59DR

Albert Street

WN59DY

Spring Green Close

WN50TZ

St Marks Avenue

WN59BH

Westminster Street

WN59PF

Poplar Avenue

WN34AB

Wallgate

WN59DG

Ormskirk Road

WN35BW

Cygnet Street

WN35DE

Westwood Road

WN35DS

Poolstock

Data Sources

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