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Hindley West

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hindley West Population

8,690

Population density

1,889.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,243

94.86%

Other White

110

1.27%

Pakistani

0.47%

Other

0.44%

Other Asian

0.37%

Total population: 8,690

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£292,000	£231,400	£269,375	£315,750	£345,700
Flats	3	£119,950	£101,995	£109,975	£122,475	£124,495
Semi-Detached	53	£230,000	£142,000	£205,000	£250,000	£263,300
Terraced	61	£165,000	£95,000	£134,000	£225,000	£247,000

10 years median price trend in Hindley West

All postcodes in Hindley West

WN23HQ

Liverpool Road

WN23JU

Blackberry Drive

WN24DG

Scott Avenue

WN23BB

Sidbrook Street

WN23DT

Darby Lane

WN23LE

Bridge Street

WN24FF

Danes Green

WN23AW

King Street

WN23BS

Harewood Road

WN23RT

Park Grange

WN24EL

Greenfields Close

WN22SA

Hall Lane

WN23AB

Market Street

WN23AX

Cross Street

WN23DU

Darby Lane

WN24EJ

Sandy Lane

WN22RH

Haworth Street

WN23BU

Wigan Road

WN23DB

Gregory Street

WN23FQ

Riding Close

WN23JW

Woodgreen Close

WN22RN

Ladies Lane

WN23BP

Moorland Road

WN23JE

Macclesfield Close

WN22QN

Hoade Street

WN24BF

Bramblewood

WN23EH

Beaufort Street

WN23HA

Church Street

WN23PQ

William Street

WN24DB

Sandy Lane

WN24BA

Bridgewater Street

WN24DY

Gloucester Crescent

WN23BY

Frederick Street

WN23EN

Aldred Street

WN23NY

Arncliffe Court

WN23RA

Platt Lane

WN23RU

Park Road

WN23RX

Park Road

WN24BT

Hindley Mill Lane

WN22QL

Railway Street

WN23EU

Atherton Road

WN23LQ

Bridge Street

WN24BQ

Bridgewater Street

WN24BU

Castle Hill Road

WN22QE

Queen Street

WN23AT

Cross Street

WN23FU

Back Market Street

WN23SB

Leyland Avenue

WN24BG

Carlisle Street

WN22DU

Iron Forge Row

WN22QZ

Strines Close

WN22RY

Prodesse Court

WN22SE

Makinson Avenue

WN23HF

Byron Avenue

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail