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Shevington

About

Shevington is a village situated to the north of Wigan, within the wider Metropolitan Borough. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types and local amenities serving the community. Its landscape includes green spaces and farmland on its outskirts, providing a transition into the surrounding countryside.

The settlement is centred around the A5209 road, which connects it to neighbouring towns. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Anne's Church, which dates back to the Victorian era. The area also features the Shevington Vale community, developed in the latter part of the 20th century.

Area overview

On average Shevington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shevington is £50,669 per year. There are 6 schools in Shevington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shevington is home to around 10,174 people, with a population density of about 1,363.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shevington Population

10,174

Population density

1,363.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

12.29(-67%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.81(-40%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.91(-45%)

Vehicle crime

4.03(-33%)

Burglary

2.95(-47%)

North West average

Demographics

British

9,779

96.11%

Other White

0.78%

Indian

0.65%

Irish

0.54%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.39%

Total population: 10,175

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,847

33.53%

Level 3 (A level)

1,478

17.4%

No qualifications

1,341

15.79%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,163

13.7%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

771

9.08%

Total 16+ residents: 8,492

Housing

Owns outright

2,217

49.87%

Owns with a mortgage

1,536

34.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

378

8.5%

Social rents from council

198

4.45%

Other forms of private rent

1.51%

Total households: 4,446

Property prices in Shevington

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £225,675 in Shevington area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £755,000.

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 Shevington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£321,500	£160,000	£237,625	£399,999	£508,750
Flats	3	£163,000	£147,700	£154,500	£168,125	£172,225
Semi-Detached	69	£218,000	£146,800	£190,000	£260,000	£326,800
Terraced	14	£177,500	£123,585	£157,250	£195,750	£243,750

10 years median price trend in Shevington

All postcodes in Shevington

WN68HE

Inward Drive

WN68AN

Stockley Mews

WN68GF

Lyon Close

WN69JT

Woodnook Road

WN68BY

Lower Lyndon Avenue

WN68RP

Crow Orchard Road

WN69DD

Mill Lane

WN69JS

Moor Avenue

WN68LY

Wigan Lower Road

WN68AS

Old Lane

WN68EJ

Douglas Drive

WN68DQ

Christleton

WN68BP

Braithwaite

WN68LZ

Normanton Close

WN68DG

Redwood

WN69JA

Miles Lane

WN68EU

Ayrefield Road

WN68HZ

Gathurst Lane

WN68BU

Lyndon Avenue

WN68AY

Hall Close

WN68GB

Eastmead

WN68HF

Dixon Avenue

WN68AB

Parkbrook Lane

WN68FP

Ellwood Gardens

WN68NB

Harmuir Close

WN68AQ

Park Avenue

WN68BX

Copperas Close

WN68GG

Fleming Court

WN68AR

Old Lane

WN68LH

Flockton Avenue

WN69HZ

Elliott Gardens

WN68BB

Gill Avenue

WN68DL

Elmfield

WN68DJ

The Glade

WN68JT

Woodrush Road

WN69ET

Herons Wharf

WN68HP

Vicarage Lane

WN68JE

Greenvale

WN69JB

The Nook

WN68GN

Otters Croft

WN69JG

Park Hey Drive

WN68EB

Miles Lane

WN68JA

Gathurst Hall

WN69LB

Vale Close

WN68HG

Dixon Drive

WN68BN

Wilton Road

WN68DW

Coxfield Grove

WN68DZ

Ayrefield Grove

WN68AP

Wigan Road

WN68HH

Braidhaven

WN68EF

New Miles Lane

WN68BW

Kilburn Drive

WN68AE

Shevington Lane

WN68BQ

Shevington Lane

WN68LG

Coronation Road

WN68DR

Chisacre Drive

WN68GH

Thurstan Close

WN68AJ

Foxfield Grove

WN68GJ

Rigby Close

WN68EL

Oakwood Avenue

WN68BD

Church Lane

WN68JH

Orwell Close

WN68TA

The Alders

WN68DD

Parkfield

WN69LH

Back Lane

WN68LP

Evan Close

WN68EX

Broadriding Road

WN69JW

Greaves Close

WN68RS

Back Lane

WN69JQ

Hermitage Close

WN68HN

Randall Avenue

WN69JY

Whitehall Avenue

WN68HS

Gathurst Lane

WN68DP

Carawood Close

WN68EH

Beechwood Avenue

WN68HD

Inward Drive

WN68LJ

Wigan Lower Road

WN68LS

Dowling Close

WN68JG

Forest Fold

WN68DA

Longbrook

WN69DE

The Dell

WN69DF

Finch Mill Avenue

WN68LE

Weston Park

WN68AH

Willowbrook Drive

WN68ED

Calicowood Avenue

WN68DE

Yewdale

WN68ET

Houghton Lane

WN69JU

Whitehall Avenue

WN68BA

Central Drive

WN68NA

Bankbrook

WN68DB

Longbrook

WN68LU

Margaret Avenue

WN69LG

Greenslate Avenue

WN68BL

Fern Close

WN68EZ

Woodcroft

WN68JS

Riverdale Close

WN69JH

Hill Close

WN68GD

Harrington Park

WN68HR

Edgewood

WN69HX

Abbey Dale

Data Sources

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

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