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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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 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
Terraced52£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

WN59QG

Broom Road

WN59SR

Matheson Drive

WN34AL

Wallgate

WN59AD

Atherton Street

WN59BG

Argyll Street

WN59BQ

Arundel Street

WN59DP

Ormskirk Road

WN59EE

Grosvenor Street

WN59QZ

Sherwood Grove

WN59RE

Logwood Avenue

WN50XA

Soho Street

WN59BX

Victoria Street

WN59RP

Duncan Place

WN59SL

Montrose Avenue

WN35BP

Cowling Street

WN58DG

Enfield Street

WN59DA

Ormskirk Road

WN59DJ

Cuthbert Street

WN59LN

Wiltshire Place

WN59PP

Bramble Grove

WN59SB

Buchanan Road

WN34DA

Clayton Street

WN59AB

Scot Lane

WN59AU

Harrison Street

WN58DB

Enfield Street

WN58DW

Chiswell Street

WN59AN

Meyrick Street

WN59HR

Tunstall Lane

WN34BL

Heritage Way

WN34BQ

Douglas

WN34DU

Heritage Way

WN35AW

Pottery Terrace

WN59BW

Alker Street

WN59DB

Harrowby Street

WN59JA

Burnaston Grove

WN59RW

Callander Court

WN59TA

Scot Lane

WN59DN

Ormskirk Road

WN59EY

Edinburgh Drive

WN50UR

Laurus Mews

WN59AE

Ellesmere Road

WN59AZ

Stanley Street

WN59BY

Mitchell Street

WN34AS

Pennyhurst Street

WN34HX

Queen Street

WN35DQ

Chapel Lane

WN50UD

Hesketh Street

WN59AY

Victoria Street

WN59LG

Ormskirk Road

WN59PQ

Cypress Road

WN50TR

Albert Street

WN59EL

Bold Street

WN59PJ

Heather Grove

WN35EX

Douglas

Data Sources

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