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About

Hindley ward is situated in the southern part of the Wigan Metropolitan Borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing built during its historical development as a coal mining community. Local commerce is centred along Market Street and other main roads, providing essential services and retail for residents. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Hindley Green to the east.

The landscape features several green spaces, including the sizable Hindley Golf Course and smaller local parks. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs along the ward's southern boundary, offering a route for walking and cycling. The area maintains a strong sense of its industrial past, with community life focused around local institutions and events.

Area overview

On average Hindley has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hindley is £39,702 per year. The median sale price in Hindley is £160,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £215,000. There are 6 schools in Hindley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hindley

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £196
Sales (last 12 months): 133
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £215K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£272,500£265
Semi-Detached41£195,000£232
Terraced64£140,300£165
Flats6£103,250£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201,000—£125,000£86,250
2017£187,000£68,475£118,000£79,995
2018£191,000£91,500£135,600£85,500
2019£203,000£78,500£126,000£84,000
2020£220,000£55,000£129,998£90,000
2021£230,000£64,975£149,000£100,500
2022£277,000£88,500£170,500£122,250
2023£285,000£82,500£167,500£117,725
2024£269,000£100,000£165,000£132,500
2025£270,000£112,475£189,250£141,000
2026£259,000£94,250£200,000£140,300
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170—£156£100
2017£180£104£137£92
2018£176£129£168£100
2019£190£121£158£102
2020£206£109£169£98
2021£223£71£187£117
2022£243£137£205£139
2023£239£140£184£137
2024£284£143£190£152
2025£270£186£239£159
2026£261£171£243£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hindley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hindley ward.

Local councillors

Paul David Manniex

Hindley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Hindley

What is the average house price in Hindley?

The median sale price in Hindley is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hindley?

Hindley has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hindley?

Hindley scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hindley sits around rank 9,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hindley?

The average household income in Hindley is around £39,702 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hindley?

Hindley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul David Manniex (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Hindley

WN24DE

Hope Street

WN23NL

Rosevale Close

WN23FY

Presbyterian Fold

WN24JL

Castleway

WN23QA

Grasmere Avenue

WN24DD

Topcliffe Street

WN24LH

Yealand Grove

WN23DY

Daisybank Close

WN23HR

Newark Road

WN23DB

Gregory Street

WN23PG

Brookland Avenue

WN23PT

Merefield Close

WN23DD

Springfield Road

WN24XD

Long Lane

WN23NJ

Lancaster Road

WN23ET

Prescott Street

WN23HT

Longton Street

WN23HP

Douglas Street

WN23HF

Byron Avenue

WN23NT

Blackberry Drive

WN22QZ

Strines Close

WN23QU

Arthur Street

WN23DN

Hurst Street

WN24JA

Lancaster Road

WN23PN

Argyle Street

WN23PX

George Street

WN23AQ

Trafalgar Road

WN24LE

Bleasdale Road

WN23NR

Compton Close

WN23NQ

Canning Close

WN23ND

Bambers Buildings

WN24UF

Borsdane Avenue

WN23DA

Wigan Road

WN24BN

Castle Hill Road

WN23PP

Castle Rise

WN23LD

Deansgate

WN23EH

Beaufort Street

WN22QR

Ward Street

WN23LX

Blantyre Street

WN23HD

Didsbury Grove

WN24DA

Brindle Street

WN23NS

Pelham Grove

WN24JN

Fernbray Road

WN24GR

Cowburn Street

WN22SB

Whiteside Avenue

WN24BS

Oxford Street

WN24JU

Broadway

WN23PS

George Street

WN22QS

Linden Road

WN24XB

Cranby Nook

WN24DG

Scott Avenue

WN23DZ

Brookview

WN22SQ

Hall Lane

WN23FW

Hindley

WN23JY

Creswick Close

WN24JY

Alderley Road

WN23HB

Peter Street

WN23NH

Bridgewater Street

WN22QA

Ladies Lane

WN24BF

Bramblewood

WN23SQ

Whitbeam Grove

WN23NA

Durham Road

WN23EW

Lord Street

WN22QG

Ladies Lane

WN22AH

Moorland Road

WN24BB

Woodford Street

WN24DU

Salisbury Avenue

WN23NY

Arncliffe Court

WN24EA

Marsh Brook Close

WN23HG

Regent Street

WN23EF

Argyle Street

WN24EJ

Sandy Lane

WN24BG

Carlisle Street

WN23AS

Worthington Street

WN23BD

Frederick Street

WN23BX

Frederick Street

WN24PD

Dalkeith Road

WN23LG

Carr Street

WN22RG

Ladies Lane

WN22RD

Shuttle Street

WN23BW

Trafford Road

WN23QH

Thirlmere Road

WN23DT

Darby Lane

WN24FF

Danes Green

WN23JD

Sutherland Street

WN23AY

Market Street

WN24DS

Cornwall Drive

WN23HN

Liverpool Road

WN23AP

Darby Lane

WN23QJ

Langdale Road

WN24PB

Ashdale Road

WN23DS

Devon Street

WN23LB

Hill Top Fold

WN23PW

Algernon Street

WN23EG

Algernon Street

WN23BS

Harewood Road

WN24BE

Eaton Street

WN23LH

Arncliffe Close

WN23DX

Meadows Close

WN23QX

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