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About

Ince-in-Makerfield is a residential district in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, located to the east of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and post-war housing, with local amenities centred along Warrington Road. It is a historically industrial area, with its past linked to coal mining and heavy engineering, which shaped its development and community. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through its southern edge, providing a green corridor.

The area includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Ince Green and St William's Park. Ince-in-Makerfield is served by its own railway station on the line between Wigan and Manchester. A notable local landmark is St William's Church, a prominent Gothic Revival structure. The district functions as a distinct community within the larger urban area of Wigan, with its own high street offering essential shops and services.

Area overview

On average Ince-in-Makerfield has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. There are 3 schools in Ince-in-Makerfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ince-in-Makerfield is home to around 8,123 people, with a population density of about 1,544.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ince-in-Makerfield Population
8,123
Population density
1,544.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.98(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.52(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.33(+115%)
Public order
13.79(+37%)
Burglary
10.09(+81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,026
86.5%
Other White
560
6.89%
African
117
1.44%
Other
65
0.8%
Arab
40
0.49%
Total population: 8,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,842
29.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,069
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,015
16.01%
Level 3 (A level)
939
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
868
13.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,339

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
979
29.11%
Owns outright
770
22.9%
Owns with a mortgage
758
22.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
577
17.16%
Other social rented
184
5.47%
Total households: 3,363

Property prices in Ince-in-Makerfield

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £133,500 in Ince-in-Makerfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ince-in-Makerfield 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 Ince-in-Makerfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£145,000
Semi-Detached28£153,000
Terraced29£125,000

10 years median price trend in Ince-in-Makerfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince-in-Makerfield.

All postcodes in Ince-in-Makerfield

WN34JL

Baldwin Street

WN34JU

Kellaton Close

WN22AU

Stopford Street

WN22DA

Ince Green Lane

WN22NL

Grasmere Avenue

WN22PE

Grasmere Avenue

WN22JT

Cullen Close

WN22NH

Bowness Place

WN34NW

Manningford Court

WN13BN

Harper Street

WN22FF

Ince

WN22HP

Careless Lane

WN34HE

Westwood Park Drive

WN34JQ

Red Brook Road

WN34ND

Westwood Terrace

WN34QR

Old Hall Street

WN22AL

Charles Street

WN22PH

Haweswater Avenue

WN34QT

Foster Avenue

WN34JR

Baverstock Close

WN34SE

Heaton Street

WN22EL

King Street

WN34QU

Junction Terrace

WN34RJ

Ince Green Lane

WN22EP

Belle Green Lane

WN22NG

Langdale Avenue

WN34NL

Cemetery Road

WN22DT

Pinewood Crescent

WN22SY

Hemfield Road

WN34HH

Westwood Lane

WN34LB

Chapel Street

WN34LR

Charterhouse Road

WN34NA

Banner Street

WN34QN

Wilding Street

WN34RS

Delegarte Street

WN13AB

Orrell Street

WN22JZ

Emlea Gardens

WN13DA

Henry Park Street

WN22HL

Queensway

WN22NU

Arnside Avenue

WN34NT

Eton Terrace

WN21JR

Ince

WN22EN

Earl Street

WN22NS

Silverdale Avenue

WN34RL

High Street

WN34RT

Ince

WN22ER

Hemfield Road

WN34RP

Ince Green Lane

WN13AJ

Warrington Road

WN22AT

Smithy Green

WN22ES

Gidlow Street

WN21JT

Cale Lane

WN22NP

Kendal Road

WN22JA

Manchester Road

WN22LG

Kendal Road

WN22LX

Grizedale Drive

WN22PN

Thirlmere Avenue

WN34BA

Chorley Street

WN34JT

Warrington Road

WN34LP

Charterhouse Road

WN22HS

Humphrey Street

WN22JH

Falkirk Drive

WN22LF

Island Row

WN22PR

Makerfield Way

WN34NB

Warrington Road

WN22AZ

Bird Street

WN22BJ

Anderton Street

WN22JQ

Edinburgh Close

WN22JU

Glendevon Close

WN22LD

Manchester Road

WN22LZ

Battersby Street

WN22PD

Windermere Road

WN34NX

Westwood Lane

WN22JR

Rathen Avenue

WN22NA

Battersby Street

WN22PW

Windermere Road

WN34JW

Warrington Road

WN34LA

Chapel Close

WN22EQ

Belldean

WN34LS

Charterhouse Road

WN22AR

Ince Green Lane

WN22LR

Petticoat Lane

WN34QH

Warrington Road

WN34RW

Whistlecroft Court

WN34RX

Bryn Street

WN22EE

Applethwaite

WN22EG

Mitchell Street

WN22JL

Glenbranter Avenue

WN22LH

Petticoat Lane

WN22LL

Walmesley Drive

WN22LQ

Petticoat Lane

WN22PG

Derwent Avenue

WN34NE

Deakin Street

WN22AJ

Lord Street

WN22PA

Keswick Place

WN34SD

Winifred Street

WN22NB

Battersby Street

WN22NQ

Ennerdale Place

WN22HT

County Police Street

WN22JS

Fordyce Way

Data Sources

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