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Hindley West

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About

Hindley West is situated on the western edge of the town of Hindley, within the wider Wigan borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and post-war housing. Local amenities are focused along main routes, serving the immediate community's needs.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the area, its towpath providing a green corridor for walking and cycling. This historical waterway is a defining feature, shaping the local geography and offering a quiet, linear route away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Hindley West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year. There are 5 schools in Hindley West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hindley West is home to around 8,690 people, with a population density of about 1,889.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hindley West Population
8,690
Population density
1,889.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.88(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.68(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.42(+72%)
Burglary
9.67(+75%)
Other theft
9.44(+43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,243
94.86%
Other White
110
1.27%
Pakistani
41
0.47%
Other
38
0.44%
Other Asian
32
0.37%
Total population: 8,690

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,696
23.5%
No qualifications
1,650
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,322
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,137
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
760
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 7,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,312
33.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,301
33.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
620
16%
Social rents from council
459
11.84%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.45%
Total households: 3,876

Property prices in Hindley West

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Hindley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hindley West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached41£224,000
Terraced61£150,500
Flats4£112,475
Detached30£302,000

10 years median price trend in Hindley West

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

All postcodes in Hindley West

WN22QJ

Ladies Lane

WN23LW

Romford Street

WN22RD

Shuttle Street

WN23JP

Cashmore Drive

WN23ET

Prescott Street

WN22QE

Queen Street

WN23AW

King Street

WN23AT

Cross Street

WN24DL

Smithwood Avenue

WN22SB

Whiteside Avenue

WN23AF

Lowe Mill Lane

WN23HA

Church Street

WN23RU

Park Road

WN23AU

Newman Close

WN23LN

Chapel Green Road

WN22RN

Ladies Lane

WN22RY

Prodesse Court

WN23AX

Cross Street

WN23AP

Darby Lane

WN23JT

Blissford Close

WN23EL

Wharncliffe Street

WN23NS

Pelham Grove

WN22QX

Torside Close

WN23HF

Byron Avenue

WN23FY

Presbyterian Fold

WN24BQ

Bridgewater Street

WN22SA

Hall Lane

WN22QH

Ward Street

WN24EG

Danes Avenue

WN22QG

Ladies Lane

WN22RT

Fairman Drive

WN22SW

Tollgreen Close

WN23FX

Leyland Street

WN22QY

Elliot Drive

WN23SU

Wooler Grove

WN24BL

Rigby Street

WN23HN

Liverpool Road

WN24EN

Sandyway

WN23JY

Creswick Close

WN23ED

Progress Street

WN24DY

Gloucester Crescent

WN23SG

Warbeck Close

WN24EW

Sandy Lane

WN23BX

Frederick Street

WN24GR

Cowburn Street

WN23PQ

William Street

WN23AN

Market Street

WN23EA

Atherton Road

WN23HS

Balmoral Drive

WN24BJ

Castle Hill Road

WN23DT

Darby Lane

WN23RA

Platt Lane

WN23HG

Regent Street

WN23BL

Wigan Road

WN23NL

Rosevale Close

WN23RB

Platt Lane

WN23NF

Rockingham Drive

WN23DU

Darby Lane

WN23EW

Lord Street

WN23AS

Worthington Street

WN24EH

Lynton Road

WN23DA

Wigan Road

WN22QZ

Strines Close

WN24EJ

Sandy Lane

WN23JF

Bolderwood Drive

WN23HB

Peter Street

WN23BW

Trafford Road

WN23NP

Perceval Way

WN23BJ

Unsworth Terrace

WN24ED

Danesbrook Close

WN23JB

Holt Street

WN23PD

Grosvenor Street

WN24BH

Castle Hill Road

WN23LJ

Parkside

WN23BD

Frederick Street

WN22DN

Iron Brook Close

WN23DY

Daisybank Close

WN24EQ

Danes Avenue

WN23BE

Wigan Road

WN23EN

Aldred Street

WN23HR

Newark Road

WN24DD

Topcliffe Street

WN23JW

Woodgreen Close

WN24FF

Danes Green

WN24BT

Hindley Mill Lane

WN23SB

Leyland Avenue

WN24BN

Castle Hill Road

WN23RS

Wenlock Grove

WN23AY

Market Street

WN23HU

Liverpool Road

WN23JS

Rockbourne Close

WN24DG

Scott Avenue

WN22RP

Margaret Street

WN24EL

Greenfields Close

WN23EX

Kelso Grove

WN23EE

Atherton Road

WN23RN

Atherton Road

WN22QP

Winscar Road

WN23BT

Hanover Road

WN23LQ

Bridge Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.