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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
31.99(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.68(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.42(+72%)
Burglary
9.67(+74%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £229,950 in Hindley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £387,500.

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
Detached40£292,000
Flats3£119,950
Semi-Detached53£230,000
Terraced61£165,000

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

WN23ED

Progress Street

WN23HX

The Lawns

WN22QW

Langset Avenue

WN23BG

Wigan Road

WN23AU

Newman Close

WN23BA

Albert Street

WN23HT

Longton Street

WN22RQ

Jacob Street

WN23AP

Darby Lane

WN23EP

Armitstead Street

WN23LJ

Parkside

WN23RS

Wenlock Grove

WN23DE

Crown Street

WN23HJ

Princess Street

WN23JR

Linwood Close

WN23NR

Compton Close

WN24BL

Rigby Street

WN24DF

Close Street

WN23AE

Market Street

WN23HG

Regent Street

WN23JQ

Danebury Close

WN23NU

Addington Close

WN24BE

Eaton Street

WN22SW

Tollgreen Close

WN23JB

Holt Street

WN22AH

Moorland Road

WN22QS

Linden Road

WN23EJ

Lord Street

WN22DL

Gullick Fold

WN22QB

Jenkinson Street

WN23BW

Trafford Road

WN24BX

Castle Hill Road

WN22QU

Forbes Close

WN22RA

Hill Street

WN23BJ

Unsworth Terrace

WN23JP

Cashmore Drive

WN24DD

Topcliffe Street

WN23EW

Lord Street

WN24EN

Sandyway

WN22QD

Lynwood Terrace

WN23ET

Prescott Street

WN23FR

Riding Close

WN24UR

Woodford Street

WN22QG

Ladies Lane

WN22QT

Ravenswood Drive

WN23DX

Meadows Close

WN23DZ

Brookview

WN23EG

Algernon Street

WN23HS

Balmoral Drive

WN23JY

Creswick Close

WN23LH

Arncliffe Close

WN23RD

Vicarage Farm Croft

WN22FG

Forge Green

WN23BD

Frederick Street

WN23NP

Perceval Way

WN23RN

Atherton Road

WN23SG

Warbeck Close

WN22FL

Anvil Crescent

WN23AS

Worthington Street

WN23HR

Newark Road

WN23NS

Pelham Grove

WN23ER

Aughton Street

WN23NF

Rockingham Drive

WN22RU

Oldbridge Drive

WN23EF

Argyle Street

WN23LG

Carr Street

WN24BB

Woodford Street

WN22PY

Hoade Street

WN22QF

Gidlow Street

WN22TB

Manchester Road

WN23EZ

The Mews

WN23LW

Romford Street

WN23SU

Wooler Grove

WN24DA

Brindle Street

WN24ED

Danesbrook Close

WN24EW

Sandy Lane

WN23EX

Kelso Grove

WN23LU

Granville Street

WN24AX

Dorset Street

WN22SB

Whiteside Avenue

WN24BJ

Castle Hill Road

WN24GR

Cowburn Street

WN22BN

Brookbridge Road

WN22DP

Hardwick Close

WN22QX

Torside Close

WN22RF

Pilkington Street

WN22RP

Margaret Street

WN23HY

Kildare Street

WN23JD

Sutherland Street

WN22FJ

Coalshield Close

WN23AN

Market Street

WN23ST

Ancroft Drive

WN24DW

Worcester Avenue

WN23AY

Market Street

WN23HE

Gilbert Street

WN23HP

Douglas Street

WN22QQ

Gaskell Street

WN24BN

Castle Hill Road

WN22QY

Elliot Drive

WN23AH

Pennington Street

Data Sources

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