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Laithwaite & Marsh Green

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About

Laithwaite and Marsh Green sit inside the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and are primarily residential neighbourhoods with a mix of older terraces, semi-detached houses and a smaller number of newer homes. The area is stitched together by short local roads, footpaths and small green corridors that hint at older field patterns; narrow drainage channels still cut across some back gardens and reappear after heavy rain, reminding of the ground’s wetter past. Local everyday facilities are modest and close to doorsteps: small shops, community spaces and playing fields serve regular needs without drawing in large numbers of visitors.

Daily life in Laithwaite and Marsh Green is shaped by short journeys to nearby shops, schools and workplaces, and by bus links into Wigan town. Community groups use halls and pitches for youth and sports activities, and residents tend to rely on local networks for services and informal help. Street scale and the sequence of yards, lanes and pocket greens give the area a legible layout that is easy to navigate on foot or by bike.

Area overview

On average Laithwaite & Marsh Green has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 57.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year. The median sale price in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £139,000 (around £176 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,000 and £153,000. There are 3 schools in Laithwaite & Marsh Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Laithwaite & Marsh Green is home to around 9,049 people, with a population density of about 2,670.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Laithwaite & Marsh Green Population
9,049
Population density
2,670.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.8(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.17(+236%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.73(+66%)
Public order
17.02(+68%)
Burglary
13.7(+147%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,618
84.2%
Other White
654
7.23%
African
255
2.82%
Other
67
0.74%
Arab
56
0.62%
Total population: 9,047

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,219
33.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,115
16.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
996
14.99%
Level 3 (A level)
873
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
864
13%
Total 16+ residents: 6,646

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,069
57.49%
Owns with a mortgage
551
15.31%
Owns outright
433
12.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
385
10.7%
Other social rented
83
2.31%
Total households: 3,599

Property prices in Laithwaite & Marsh Green

Median price: £139,000
Price per sq ft: £176
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £129K – £153K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Laithwaite & Marsh Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,675 up to £193,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Laithwaite & Marsh Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£145,000£184
Terraced12£131,250£161
Flats1£67,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Laithwaite & Marsh Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laithwaite & Marsh Green.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£70,000£73,750
2017£78,000£79,000
2018£82,500£77,000
2019£93,250£83,000
2020£100,000£78,500
2021£106,000£91,000
2022£127,000£110,500
2023£125,000£125,000
2024£130,000£134,450
2025£141,000£135,000
2026£151,500£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laithwaite & Marsh Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laithwaite & Marsh Green.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£87£84
2017£99£88
2018£108£94
2019£100£93
2020£118£99
2021£132£107
2022£153£125
2023£155£148
2024£164£150
2025£180£155
2026£181£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Laithwaite & Marsh Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Laithwaite & Marsh Green in the last year.

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.