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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 £149,998 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 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: £149,998
Price per sq ft: £190
Sales (last 12 months): 132
Typical range (middle 50%): £123K – £175K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £149,998 (about £190 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-Detached52£165,500£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

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All postcodesin Douglas

WN59SL

Montrose Avenue

WN34AJ

Edith Street

WN50UA

Scot Lane

WN34BQ

Douglas

WN50AT

Chancery Close

WN35DE

Westwood Road

WN59DJ

Cuthbert Street

WN35BP

Cowling Street

WN67TG

Miry Lane

WN59RJ

Sherwood Crescent

WN59JX

Ormskirk Road

WN59BG

Argyll Street

WN35HE

Park Street

WN50UW

Loire Drive

WN59RY

Hamilton Court

WN59RF

Ridyard Street

WN59ST

Gordon Close

WN59AE

Ellesmere Road

WN59JW

Billinge Road

WN59LJ

Thorburn Road

WN59HL

Pendle Close

WN59TH

Cornwall Place

WN59QR

Kingwood Crescent

WN59RH

Laithwaite Road

WN59EB

Ormskirk Road

WN59HH

Ansdell Road

WN59JE

Billinge Road

WN59PZ

Bulteel Street

WN34EN

Hodson Street

WN58DR

Conway Street

WN59SD

Fraser Road

WN35ER

Roecliffe Close

WN59DF

Ormskirk Road

WN59TB

Sherwood Crescent

WN35BD

Swan Meadow Road

WN59QG

Broom Road

WN59QU

Closebrook Road

WN59QE

Broom Road

WN50AS

More Street

WN50UF

Laurel Street

WN59JR

Fieldings Close

WN35DN

Pottery Terrace

WN59EU

Kensington Road

WN59PW

Holly Road

WN59LW

Thorburn Road

WN59EJ

Mabel Street

WN58EU

Sledbrook Street

WN34HY

Hartley Terrace

WN35HQ

Baker Street

WN59PE

Almond Grove

WN34ET

Wood's Street

WN50TR

Albert Street

WN59AT

Warrington Road

WN35BQ

Redburn Close

WN59BN

Victoria Street

WN34DZ

Queen Street

WN59DR

Albert Street

WN59QH

Broom Road

WN59SN

Ferguson Rise

WN35BN

Coronation Street

WN59BQ

Arundel Street

WN59DB

Harrowby Street

WN59DN

Ormskirk Road

WN34HU

Milk Street

WN59DS

Alexandra Street

WN34DS

Wallgate

WN34DQ

Bradford Street

WN34HW

Princess Street

WN35DQ

Chapel Lane

WN59RR

Drummond Square

WN59TJ

Norley Hall Avenue

WN34DU

Heritage Way

WN50XG

Frith Street

WN34FR

Wallgate

WN50TZ

St Marks Avenue

WN34EH

Southgate

WN59EP

Bold Street

WN59SR

Matheson Drive

WN59PR

Bramble Grove

WN59RU

Laithwaite Road

WN34DW

Herbert Street

WN59HR

Tunstall Lane

WN35DW

Eleanor Street

WN59DY

Spring Green Close

WN58DL

Fairfield Street

WN50AP

Thomas More Gardens

WN35BW

Cygnet Street

WN59HU

The Spinney

WN35HG

Baker Street

WN34DR

Clayton Street

WN50UD

Hesketh Street

WN50UH

Loire Drive

WN59QP

Claude Street

WN35EX

Douglas

WN59EX

Philip Close

WN34DA

Clayton Street

WN34BZ

Appleton Street

WN59ET

Edinburgh Drive

WN34FN

Caroline Street

WN34AF

Miry Lane