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Hindley East

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About

Hindley East is a residential district situated on the eastern side of the town of Hindley, within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The area is characterised by its terraced housing, which lines many of its streets, alongside local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centres. It functions primarily as a residential neighbourhood for the town.

The area includes the historic St. John's Church, a local landmark with origins dating back to the 19th century. Public green spaces like St. John's Park provide recreational areas within the urban setting. The district is well-connected by road, with the A577 running through it, linking the area to central Hindley and wider Wigan.

Area overview

On average Hindley East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year. There are 4 schools in Hindley East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hindley East is home to around 7,985 people, with a population density of about 4,453.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hindley East Population
7,985
Population density
4,453.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.31(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.67(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+33%)
Public order
7.39(-27%)
Burglary
6.89(+24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,576
94.83%
Other White
131
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.53%
African
31
0.39%
Other
29
0.36%
Total population: 7,989

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,689
26.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,224
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,145
17.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,032
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
721
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 6,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,051
31.27%
Owns with a mortgage
945
28.12%
Social rents from council
826
24.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
312
9.28%
Other social rented
164
4.88%
Total households: 3,361

Property prices in Hindley East

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Hindley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hindley East 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 Hindley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£278,750
Semi-Detached27£190,000
Terraced10£125,250

10 years median price trend in Hindley East

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

All postcodes in Hindley East

WN23PL

King Edward Villas

WN23QD

Hazelmere Gardens

WN24PX

The Braes

WN24XB

Cranby Nook

WN23PH

Argyle Street

WN23PW

Algernon Street

WN24JD

Belmont Road

WN24PA

Crossdale Road

WN23PJ

Arthur Street

WN23SR

Shires Close

WN23XG

Chatteris Close

WN24JF

Brookdale Road

WN24LH

Yealand Grove

WN24QA

Sandringham Road

WN23ND

Bambers Buildings

WN23QP

Derwent Road

WN23QR

Wooddagger Close

WN24SP

Gifford Place

WN24EE

Mort Street

WN24JY

Alderley Road

WN24RT

Cropton Way

WN23SW

Treswell Close

WN24PF

Hamilton Road

WN23DS

Devon Street

WN23XR

Old Laurel Gardens

WN24DP

Shrewsbury Close

WN24DT

Warwick Drive

WN23PG

Brookland Avenue

WN23QB

Borsdane Avenue

WN24JL

Castleway

WN24JG

Claremont Avenue

WN24JN

Fernbray Road

WN24NR

Caldew Close

WN23QF

Windermere Road

WN24LG

Mornington Road

WN24QP

Meadowside Road

WN23SH

Close Lane

WN24EP

Sandy Lane

WN24XE

Sherbourne Avenue

WN24EA

Marsh Brook Close

WN24NQ

Nene Grove

WN23XQ

Holbeach Close

WN24NW

Glossop Way

WN23NH

Bridgewater Street

WN23QA

Grasmere Avenue

WN23LT

Arundel Street

WN24DS

Cornwall Drive

WN24DJ

Dodhurst Road

WN23LL

Chapel Green Road

WN23PF

Francis Street

WN23PR

Atherton Road

WN24NY

Brough Close

WN23LX

Blantyre Street

WN23XE

Dalwood Close

WN23NB

Cawdor Street

WN24AZ

Martins Court

WN24NX

Baslow Avenue

WN23PN

Argyle Street

WN24LD

Carnforth Avenue

WN23QE

Kendal Road

WN23QL

Eskdale Road

WN23QX

Banner Street

WN24DN

Warwick Drive

WN24JS

Norfolk Close

WN24PL

Longhurst Road

WN24QW

Wellfield Road

WN23NJ

Lancaster Road

WN24NP

Walden Close

WN23PP

Castle Rise

WN24NU

Charlesworth Avenue

WN24DX

Rutland Road

WN24JW

Walmer Road

WN23RW

Amber Gardens

WN24ER

Sandy Lane

WN24RG

Ashfield Avenue

WN23NN

Lancaster Road

WN23QZ

Borsdane Avenue

WN24PE

Conway Road

WN23QG

Ennerdale Road

WN23US

Close Lane

WN24PJ

Ruabon Crescent

WN23PY

Coniston Road

WN24DU

Salisbury Avenue

WN23PS

George Street

WN23XL

Soham Close

WN24EF

Sandy Park

WN24SW

Syderstone Close

WN23QH

Thirlmere Road

WN23UR

Close Lane

WN24NZ

Coplow Dale

WN24DR

Leicester Avenue

WN24NG

Weydale Grove

WN24LA

Alders Green Road

WN24PB

Ashdale Road

WN23XF

Thetford Close

WN23XN

Meldon Gardens

WN24LQ

York Road

WN24QD

Atherton Road

WN23SQ

Whitbeam Grove

WN23PX

George Street

Data Sources

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