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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

WN34BE

Heritage Way

WN34EU

Wigan Pier

WN59LQ

Ormskirk Road

WN59JB

Southern Street

WN50TY

Wilfred Street

WN34HG

Chapel Lane

WN59RP

Duncan Place

WN59HN

Valley Road

WN35HA

Tipping Street

WN59QA

Briar Road

WN34AR

Wilcock Street

WN59RN

Sherwood Crescent

WN59AZ

Stanley Street

WN59RW

Callander Court

WN59SU

Matheson Drive

WN59RS

Sherwood Drive

WN59HB

Tunstall Lane

WN59QW

The Crescent

WN35BZ

Woodcourt

WN59LN

Wiltshire Place

WN59LH

Ormskirk Road

WN59RA

Sherwood Drive

WN59PB

Larch Avenue

WN59HT

Campbell Street

WN67TJ

Faraday Close

WN59AJ

Warrington Road

WN59PN

Heather Grove

WN35AQ

Eleanor Street

WN59PX

Ridyard Street

WN35BE

Swan Meadow Industrial Estate

WN59PP

Bramble Grove

WN59EZ

Sandringham Close

WN59DU

Martindale Crescent

WN59BZ

Woolden Street

WN59BJ

Norfolk Street

WN59SP

Sinclair Place

WN35AB

Riveredge

WN67TN

Westinghouse Close

WN50AR

Thomas Street

WN50UZ

Loire Drive

WN35EZ

Hardman Street

WN58ET

Brindley Street

WN35DS

Poolstock

WN35BX

St James Grove

WN58DN

Fairfield Avenue

WN59AW

Winstanley Street

WN59RT

Laithwaite Road

WN35HB

Carlton Street

WN59DH

Ormskirk Road

WN59HA

Newland Avenue

WN59JQ

Holden Walk

WN59BL

Victoria Street

WN59HF

Belle Vue Street

WN59RE

Logwood Avenue

Data Sources

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