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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £315,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£250,000£2,688
Flats7£71,000£1,200
Semi-Detached43£168,000£2,278
Terraced63£125,000£1,758

10 years median price trend in Douglas

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

All postcodes in Douglas

WN59QB

Palm Grove

WN35BJ

Swan Meadow Road

WN34DP

Tower Enterprise Park

WN59SG

Greenwood Avenue

WN50UU

Ellesmere Road

WN59PH

Ryde Street

WN34BT

Miry Lane

WN59QT

Sherwood Drive

WN35BB

Swan Meadow Road

WN59EH

Beaufort Street

WN59PU

Poplar Avenue

WN59HW

Tansley Square

WN59EY

Edinburgh Drive

WN59QF

Ridyard Street

WN59PD

Portland Street

WN59SE

Douglas

WN34BN

Heritage Way

WN59HZ

Barlborough Road

WN59TQ

School Way

WN50BF

Kidd Close

WN59PF

Poplar Avenue

WN50BH

Satchel Close

WN59RZ

Sherwood Drive

WN58DP

Linden Street

WN34DY

Queen Street

WN59SY

Logwood Place

WN59RX

Hamilton Court

WN59QY

Jasmine Road

WN59JP

Alexandra Crescent

WN50TQ

Scot Lane

WN34HS

Douglas

WN59ES

Linley Road

WN34BG

Heritage Way

WN59JG

Little Lane

WN58DZ

Enfield Street

WN59LG

Ormskirk Road

WN35AA

Pottery Road

WN50XD

Ormskirk Road

WN59QQ

Broom Road

WN58DE

Inglewood Court

WN50AU

Sexton Close

WN59SB

Buchanan Road

WN50TT

Anson Street

WN59SZ

Finlay Court

WN59AU

Harrison Street

WN59PA

Ridyard Street

WN59QZ

Sherwood Grove

WN59BW

Alker Street

WN59DT

Harrowby Close

WN59SX

Scot Lane

WN35AZ

Waterside Drive

WN59JL

Lychgate

WN67LA

Pagefield Industrial Estate

WN50UB

Scot Lane

WN59LL

Devon Close

WN59PQ

Cypress Road

WN58DD

Millbeck Crescent

WN59QN

Larch Avenue

WN58DW

Chiswell Street

WN59DD

Ormskirk Road

WN34BL

Heritage Way

WN34EG

Queen Street

WN50TU

Scot Lane

WN59PY

Alder Avenue

WN34AA

Bridgewater Street

WN59LD

Ellesmere Road

WN58DG

Enfield Street

WN35HD

Chadwick Street

WN59JU

Carlisle Street

WN34FQ

Miry Lane

WN59NU

Poplar Avenue

WN59SQ

Primrose Grove

WN59BB

Bridgewater Street

WN59DL

Ormskirk Road

WN59PJ

Heather Grove

WN59BA

Bridgewater Street

WN50UJ

Anjou Boulevard

WN59HD

Valley Road

WN59EN

Balmoral Road

WN34HQ

Cross Street

WN59JJ

Melling Street

WN59QD

Ridyard Street

WN34AQ

Mason Street

WN34AT

Heritage Way

WN34AB

Wallgate

WN59DX

Reedsmere Close

WN34EX

Southgate

WN34EL

Caroline Street

WN59ED

Ormskirk Road

WN59PG

Daisy Road

WN58DF

Billinge Road

WN34HL

Wood Street

WN59HJ

Layton Close

WN34BS

Taylor Street

WN59PT

Plane Avenue

WN35BS

Fourteen Meadows Road

WN59LA

Ellesmere Road

WN59BX

Victoria Street

WN59DQ

Ellesmere Road

WN59DA

Ormskirk Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.