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Platt Bridge & Spring View

About

Platt Bridge & Spring View is a residential area located in the eastern part of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Local amenities include a few convenience stores, takeaways, and a community centre. The nearby Platt Bridge railway station provides connections to Wigan and Manchester.

The area is bordered by green spaces, including the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which offers walking and cycling routes. Spring View Park provides a small recreational area for residents. Platt Bridge & Spring View has a quiet, suburban feel, with easy access to larger towns like Wigan for shopping and employment. The M6 motorway is also nearby, improving transport links to other parts of the region.

Area overview

On average Platt Bridge & Spring View has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £35,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Platt Bridge & Spring View: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Platt Bridge & Spring View Population

9,227

Population density

1,404.6 per km²

Demographics

British

8,271

89.69%

Other White

400

4.34%

African

137

1.49%

Other Asian

0.82%

Pakistani

0.38%

Total population: 9,222

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,166

29.78%

Owns outright

991

25.31%

Private landlord or letting agency

846

21.6%

Social rents from council

583

14.89%

Other social rented

229

5.85%

Total households: 3,916

Property prices in Platt Bridge & Spring View

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Platt Bridge & Spring View area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Platt Bridge & Spring View over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£277,000	£160,200	£240,250	£296,250	£324,000
Flats	3	£64,000	£64,000	£64,000	£74,500	£82,900
Semi-Detached	31	£165,000	£122,500	£154,500	£191,000	£234,250
Terraced	45	£128,000	£78,900	£111,148	£158,000	£200,000

10 years median price trend in Platt Bridge & Spring View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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