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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

WN23DP

Penny Gate Close

WN23EF

Argyle Street

WN23EU

Atherton Road

WN23LH

Arncliffe Close

WN24DF

Close Street

WN23JN

Chalbury Close

WN22QR

Ward Street

WN23NG

Palmerston Close

WN23DD

Springfield Road

WN23HY

Kildare Street

WN23LE

Bridge Street

WN22BN

Brookbridge Road

WN23HW

Yarrow Street

WN23RT

Park Grange

WN23JR

Linwood Close

WN23NY

Arncliffe Court

WN22DL

Gullick Fold

WN23HD

Didsbury Grove

WN22DU

Iron Forge Row

WN23HL

Harper Street

WN23JA

Sutherland Street

WN23ES

Unsworth Street

WN22QS

Linden Road

WN22QU

Forbes Close

WN23DB

Gregory Street

WN24DZ

Castle Hill Park

WN22RQ

Jacob Street

WN23LB

Hill Top Fold

WN23FU

Back Market Street

WN22FH

Blacksmiths Row

WN23DW

Darby Lane

WN23JL

Downton Avenue

WN23JQ

Danebury Close

WN23LD

Deansgate

WN23HT

Longton Street

WN22QN

Hoade Street

WN24BB

Woodford Street

WN23JZ

Edridge Way

WN23DF

Wigan Road

WN23DN

Hurst Street

WN22QB

Jenkinson Street

WN22RX

Red Hill Way

WN23AQ

Trafalgar Road

WN23HP

Douglas Street

WN22QA

Ladies Lane

WN23FQ

Riding Close

WN22BQ

Brookbridge Road

WN23DX

Meadows Close

WN23AD

Chapel Street

WN24BA

Bridgewater Street

WN23HE

Gilbert Street

WN23BG

Wigan Road

WN23ER

Aughton Street

WN23HX

The Lawns

Data Sources

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