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Douglas

About

Douglas is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes. It is bordered by the River Douglas and includes green spaces such as Douglas Valley and Haigh Woodland Park.

The ward has local amenities including schools, shops, and community centers. Public transport links connect Douglas to Wigan town center and surrounding areas. The area is known for its proximity to Haigh Hall, a historic country house set within parkland. Industrial heritage is present, with former mining sites nearby.

Area overview

On average Douglas has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Douglas is £33,648 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

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

20.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Douglas

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £275,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£200,000	£161,800	£190,000	£255,000	£272,000
Flats	4	£61,200	£58,725	£59,625	£71,800	£94,360
Semi-Detached	51	£158,000	£119,000	£145,000	£177,500	£202,500
Terraced	52	£137,500	£106,375	£125,000	£160,000	£187,800

10 years price trend in Douglas

All postcodes in Douglas

WN59QA

Briar Road

WN59QB

Palm Grove

WN59QG

Broom Road

WN59SR

Matheson Drive

WN34AL

Miry Lane

WN50XA

Soho Street

WN59AD

Atherton Street

WN59BG

Argyll Street

WN59BQ

Arundel Street

WN59BX

Victoria Street

WN59DP

Ellesmere Road

WN59EE

Grosvenor Street

WN59QZ

Sherwood Grove

WN59RE

Logwood Avenue

WN59RP

Duncan Place

WN59SL

Ferguson Rise

WN35BP

Cowling Street

WN58DB

Enfield Street

WN58DG

Enfield Street

WN58DW

Chiswell Street

WN59AN

Meyrick Street

WN59DA

Ellesmere Road

WN59DJ

Cuthbert Street

WN59HR

Campbell Street

WN59LN

Norley Hall Avenue

WN59PP

Bramble Grove

WN59SB

Buchanan Road

WN34BL

Heritage Way

WN34BQ

Wigan South

WN34DA

Addison Street

WN34DU

Heritage Way

WN35AW

Pottery Terrace

WN59AB

Scot Lane

WN59AU

Harrison Street

WN59BW

Alker Street

WN59DB

Harrowby Close

WN59JA

Burnaston Grove

WN59RW

Callander Court

WN59TA

Scot Lane

WN50UR

Laurus Mews

WN59EY

Billinge Road

WN59AE

Ellesmere Road

WN59AZ

Stanley Street

WN59BY

Mitchell Street

WN59DN

Ellesmere Road

WN34AS

Pennyhurst Street

WN34HX

Faggy Lane

WN35DQ

Chapel Lane

WN50TR

Albert Street

WN50UD

Hesketh Street

WN59AY

Clap Gate Lane

WN59EL

Bold Street

WN59LG

Ellesmere Road

WN59PJ

Heather Grove

WN59PQ

Cypress Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail