Wigan Central is a ward located in the heart of Wigan, a town in Greater Manchester. The area includes the town centre, with its mix of retail, leisure, and commercial spaces. Key landmarks include the Grand Arcade shopping centre and Wigan Pier, a historic industrial site turned cultural venue. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which adds a green corridor to the urban landscape.
The residential areas in Wigan Central feature a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartments, catering to a range of households. Public transport links are strong, with Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate railway stations providing connections to Manchester and beyond. The ward also hosts events like the Wigan Diggers Festival, celebrating local history and community spirit. Parks such as Mesnes Park offer open spaces for recreation.
On average Wigan Central has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wigan Central is £40,103 per year. There are 7 schools in Wigan Central: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood
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Kingsoak Close
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Oxford Court
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Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood
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Hallgate
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Hallgate
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Library Street
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Library Street
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Hallgate
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Wigan Central
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College Avenue
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Marsden Street
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Back Mesnes Street
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Holme Terrace
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Duke Street
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Windsor Street
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Vine Street
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Wright Street
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Ellis Street
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Park Crescent West
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Dorning Street
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Wigan Central
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Market Street
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Crawford Street
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Mesnes Park Terrace
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Earl Street
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Wigan Lane
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Ludovic Terrace
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Butler Street
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Library Street
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Hallgate
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Hallgate
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Wallgate
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Mesnes Park Terrace
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Worsley Terrace
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Grayson's Close
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Holme Terrace
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Heeley Street
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Freckleton Street
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Elm Croft
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Whelley
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Scholes
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Wigan East
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Balcarres Avenue
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Salcombe Close
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Hallgate
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Hallgate
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Sandycroft Avenue
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Edward Street
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Goldenways
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Walkden Avenue
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Galwey Grove
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Hallgate
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Library Street
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Chapel Lane
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Ivy Street
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Dorning Street
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The Wiend
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Standishgate
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Scarisbrick Street
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Clifton Street
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Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood
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Inglewhite Avenue
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Langdale Avenue
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Milton Grove
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Coop Street
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Central Park Way
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Balcarres Avenue
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Hallgate
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Dicconson Terrace
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The Hollies
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Cartmel Avenue
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Alwyn Terrace
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Chestnut Road
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Wigan Central
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College Avenue
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Wallgate
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Dorning Street
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Stairgate
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Dicconson Street
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