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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.

Data Sources

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