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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
10/10
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
41.86(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.52(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.33(+115%)
Public order
13.79(+36%)
Burglary
10.09(+82%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,026
86.5%
Other White
560
6.89%
African
117
1.44%
Other
65
0.8%
Other Asian
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 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
Detached4£153,500
Semi-Detached26£156,250
Terraced25£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

WN22LN

Walmesley Drive

WN22NF

Windermere Road

WN22EB

Jackson Street

WN22DF

Patricroft Road

WN22PB

Kendal Road

WN22BG

Empress Industrial Estate

WN34LP

Charterhouse Road

WN22EZ

Hemfield Road

WN34NF

Rocky Bank Terrace

WN22PG

Derwent Avenue

WN22HF

West Street

WN34RR

Sharp Street

WN22EN

Earl Street

WN22DH

Ince Green Lane

WN34LW

Wellington Grove

WN34RL

High Street

WN22JW

Elgin Close

WN22LD

Manchester Road

WN34RY

Manley Street

WN22LF

Island Row

WN34RE

Parkwood Close

WN22HT

County Police Street

WN34LL

Sherbourne Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.