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Standish South

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About

Standish South is an electoral ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, covering the southern portion of the Standish village area. The ward centres on the village green and the cluster of shops and services that sit close to it. Community facilities include a library, a secondary school and a number of small businesses serving local needs. Public transport links run into Wigan town centre and neighbouring settlements, providing regular bus services along the main corridors through the ward.

The area sits where suburban streets meet open land, with short lanes and field edges visible on the ward’s northern fringe. Recreational space is provided by playing fields and local sports clubs; a cricket ground next to the village green is used for weekend fixtures. A parish church and the war memorial on the green form a focal point for civic events and remembrance services, and small independent shops and cafés remain an everyday feature of the local centre.

Area overview

On average Standish South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Standish South is £54,776 per year. There are 3 schools in Standish South: 3 primary (3 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Standish South is home to around 8,334 people, with a population density of about 1,377.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Standish South Population
8,334
Population density
1,377.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.36(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.24(-49%)
Burglary
6.84(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.92(-45%)
Vehicle crime
4.8(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,808
93.67%
Other White
132
1.58%
Indian
54
0.65%
Other
53
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.46%
Total population: 8,336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,666
38.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,201
17.26%
No qualifications
972
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
942
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,957

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,508
41.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,368
37.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
320
8.84%
Social rents from council
302
8.35%
Other forms of private rent
54
1.49%
Total households: 3,618

Property prices in Standish South

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £249,975 in Standish South area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £787,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Standish South 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 Standish South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£370,000
Flats6£156,000
Semi-Detached42£233,500
Terraced21£155,000

10 years median price trend in Standish South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Standish South.

All postcodes in Standish South

WN60UJ

Duddon Close

WN60JN

Smalley Street

WN60UU

Stableford Close

WN60AR

Kingshill Court

WN60EF

Birch Avenue

WN60YW

Vardon Drive

WN60FH

Wellington Place

WN60DW

Brandreth Place

WN60UD

Iredale Crescent

WN60AT

Thirlmere Avenue

WN60YD

Standish Wood Lane

WN60BS

Cromedale Crescent

Data Sources

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