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Hindley

Crime

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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 £197 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 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Hindley

Median price: £160,000

Price per sq ft: £197

Sales (last 12 months): 136

Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £215K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £197 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£275,000	£265	£196,000	£240,000	£347,500	£530,000
Semi-Detached	41	£200,000	£237	£105,000	£170,000	£220,000	£270,000
Terraced	66	£141,300	£167	£87,750	£120,000	£150,000	£200,250
Flats	6	£103,250	£193	£85,125	£90,625	£106,125	£120,375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£292,000	£94,250	£200,000	£141,300

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£264	£171	£244	£169

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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