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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

WN22LW

Amberswood Close

WN22NZ

Kendal Road

WN22BG

Empress Industrial Estate

WN22EX

Coopers Glen

WN22LS

Petticoat Lane

WN34RB

Laburnum Avenue

WN22BU

The Grove

WN22JP

Turriff Grove

WN34RF

Church Street

WN22HA

De Trafford Drive

WN34NS

Eton Terrace

WN22EB

Jackson Street

WN22HN

Jeffrey Street

WN22NY

Kendal Road

WN34RZ

Windleshaw Street

WN22AN

Charles Street

WN22PB

Kendal Road

WN34LH

Cheltenham Avenue

WN34SF

Harvey Street

WN22BH

Anderton Street

WN22LA

Manchester Road

WN34NU

Mount View

WN34LD

William Street

WN22EY

Belle Green Lane

WN34NN

Cemetery Road

WN34RQ

Ryeford Close

WN22EU

Nelson Drive

WN22EW

Belle Green Lane

WN22LT

Petticoat Lane

WN22TA

Common Nook

WN34JY

James Street

WN22LJ

Brownlow Avenue

WN34LG

Winchester Grove

WN34LL

Sherbourne Place

WN34QS

Violet Street

WN22AW

Local Board Street

WN34JS

Warrington Road

WN22LP

The Crescent

WN22DX

Dobson Park Way

WN22JW

Elgin Close

WN34FJ

Alfred Street

WN34QY

Christopher Street

WN22BB

Heber Street

WN22EA

Manchester Road

WN22HQ

West Street

WN22ND

Rydal Place

WN34FP

Corvus Close

WN34RG

Sephton Street

WN34NF

Rocky Bank Terrace

WN21HF

Cale Lane

WN22DW

Hemfield Close

WN22NN

Grasmere Avenue

WN34LQ

Winchester Grove

WN22ED

Manchester Road

WN22NW

Levens Place

WN22ET

Belle Green Lane

WN22HH

Pennington Lane

WN22NT

Kendal Road

WN34NY

Westwood Lane

WN34RR

Sharp Street

WN34SB

Carter Street

WN22EJ

Clarence Street

WN22EZ

Hemfield Road

WN22PL

Ullswater Drive

WN34QP

Ince Green Lane

WN22DJ

Belle Green Lane

WN22DY

Dobson Park Industrial Estate

WN22EF

Branthwaite

WN22LN

Walmesley Drive

WN34SQ

Wykeham Close

WN22BD

Bird Street

WN34RA

Manor Place

WN34NG

Westwood Lane

WN22EH

Moat House Street

WN22HR

Engineer Street

WN22BA

Hook Street

WN22DQ

Amar Street

WN22DZ

Pinfold Street

WN22NF

Windermere Road

WN34NJ

Warrington Road

WN22DG

Ince Green Lane

WN22LY

Battersby Street

WN22PQ

Coniston Avenue

WN22AY

Keble Street

WN22DH

Ince Green Lane

WN22PF

Grasmere Avenue

WN22PJ

Coniston Avenue

WN34RU

Windleshaw Street

WN22HG

Chatham Street

WN22NJ

Windermere Road

WN22PS

Dovenby Fold

WN34RN

Spindlewood Road

WN34SH

Fernhurst Close

WN13DB

Chatham Street

WN22AQ

Parkbridge Close

WN34RY

Manley Street

WN34SA

Manley Street

WN34JN

Richard Street

WN22DF

Patricroft Road

WN34QZ

Woodlands Avenue

Data Sources

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