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Standish North

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About

Standish North is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, covering the northern part of the Standish settlement. The area combines residential streets with a small town centre where local shops, cafés and services serve nearby neighbourhoods. Wigan Road (A49) runs through the town and provides the main route for buses and cars; the ward also has direct connections onto the local road network for journeys into Wigan and beyond. Local primary schools, a healthcare centre and community halls form the core of everyday life for many residents.

Open land and footpaths sit at the edges of the ward, with allotments and small woodland pockets visible from several streets. All Saints’ parish church occupies a central site and its stone tower is a familiar sight around the town centre. Sports pitches and clubrooms support grassroots football and cricket, while parish and neighbourhood groups organise regular events. Standish North functions as a settled residential ward with local facilities and walking routes that link housing areas to shops, schools and green spaces.

Area overview

On average Standish North has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Standish North is £54,401 per year. The median sale price in Standish North is £245,000 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £296,000. There are 1 schools in Standish North: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Standish North is home to around 6,630 people, with a population density of about 1,359.4 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Standish North Population

6,630

Population density

1,359.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.21(-46%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.24(-19%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.49(-64%)

Other theft

6.03(-9%)

Vehicle crime

4.83(-19%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,293

94.96%

Other White

1.15%

Indian

0.65%

Irish

0.51%

Arab

0.36%

Total population: 6,627

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,953

35.94%

Level 3 (A level)

1,021

18.79%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

781

14.37%

No qualifications

765

14.08%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

474

8.72%

Total 16+ residents: 5,434

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,226

43.79%

Owns outright

1,090

38.93%

Private landlord or letting agency

233

8.32%

Social rents from council

3.5%

Other social rented

2.32%

Total households: 2,800

Property prices in Standish North

Median price: £245,000

Price per sq ft: £279

Sales (last 12 months): 81

Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £296K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Standish North area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Standish North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	27	£350,000	£296	£233,500	£284,000	£442,500	£610,000
Semi-Detached	39	£245,000	£283	£113,350	£198,748	£260,000	£291,150
Terraced	12	£159,750	£188	£106,500	£144,250	£178,750	£210,598
Flats	3	£147,000	£224	£112,800	£128,000	£152,500	£156,900

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Standish North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Standish North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£264,248	£97,500	£153,500	£96,000
2017	£263,700	£119,950	£155,000	£119,000
2018	£278,000	£109,950	£169,975	£125,000
2019	£277,498	£107,750	£179,000	£119,500
2020	£299,950	£109,500	£180,000	£130,500
2021	£279,998	£142,750	£195,000	£130,000
2022	£334,998	£132,500	£220,000	£153,000
2023	£339,995	£115,500	£226,500	£157,500
2024	£342,498	£128,500	£220,000	£148,500
2025	£340,000	£124,000	£238,000	£156,500
2026	£365,000	£152,500	£250,500	£181,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Standish North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£222	£159	£183	£138
2017	£217	£176	£189	£158
2018	£232	£150	£190	£156
2019	£241	£184	£215	£123
2020	£240	£170	£218	£159
2021	£253	£216	£223	£141
2022	£282	£194	£244	£209
2023	£286	£210	£236	£224
2024	£289	£177	£235	£182
2025	£285	£195	£280	£184
2026	£296	£220	£283	£211

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Standish North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Standish North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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