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Wigan Central

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About

Wigan Central ward encompasses the historic core of the town, defined by its major transport routes and civic buildings. The area is anchored by the Grand Arcade shopping centre and the Victorian-era Wigan Pier complex on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The ward's layout is shaped by the railway lines and the River Douglas, which converge near the town centre.

A prominent local landmark is the Wigan Parish Church, with its distinctive tower overlooking the market area. The ward includes the central bus station and the main library, functioning as a key hub for public services. The canal basin at the Pier is a focal point, with its former warehouses now repurposed for leisure and heritage displays.

Area overview

On average Wigan Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,919 per year. There are 7 schools in Wigan Central: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wigan Central

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,481 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigan Central 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 Wigan Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£385,000
Flats15£125,000
Semi-Detached62£233,250
Terraced28£165,050

10 years median price trend in Wigan Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan Central.

All postcodes in Wigan Central

WN12HJ

Stirling Street

WN12JJ

Walkden Avenue

WN12NH

Wigan Lane

WN12RJ

Penbury Road

WN13PG

Vine Street

WN13QQ

Scholes

WN19LS

Hallgate

WN19SY

Library Street

WN19TD

Library Street

WN11DT

Wigan Central

WN11LF

Barracks Square

WN11LN

Rowbottom Square

WN12DA

Mesnes Road

WN12HA

Eskdale Avenue

WN13AN

Hawthorn Rise

WN13TB

Sullivan Way

WN19SB

Library Street

WN19SD

Library Street

WN19SR

Library Street

WN19TJ

Wigan Central

WN11BZ

Clarence Yard

WN12AD

Upper Dicconson Street

WN12AZ

Wrightington Street

WN12EG

Heaton Street

WN12LB

Clifton Crescent

WN12LU

Widdrington Road

WN12NF

Bellingham Drive

WN13SU

Turner Street

WN11BN

Wigan Central

WN12BE

Avondale Road

WN12HY

Rivington Avenue

WN12NA

Springfield Street

WN13UB

Whelley

WN19PU

Hallgate

WN19PX

Hallgate

WN11HW

Dorning Street

WN12AT

Dicconson Street

WN12NB

Wigan Lane

WN12QN

Larchwood Drive

WN13XL

Palewood Close

WN12HX

Lessingham Avenue

WN12RF

Wigan Road

WN19WA

Hallgate

WN11PX

Wigan Central

WN12DS

Edward Street

WN12HT

Langdale Avenue

WN12RT

Galwey Grove

WN13NH

Coop Street

WN13QN

Scholes

WN13XE

Walnut Avenue

WN13XU

Lamb Street

WN11XS

Wigan Lane

WN12AA

Dicconson Terrace

WN12HL

Alfred Street

WN12LW

High Street

WN12PJ

Mesnes Road

WN11BH

The Grand Arcade

WN11DB

King Street

WN11DF

College Avenue

WN11HE

Dorning Street

WN11DY

King Street

WN11EB

King Street

WN13UP

Plantation Gates

WN13XS

Bradshaw Street

WN19SA

Library Street

WN19SJ

Library Street

WN19YT

Wigan Central

WN11BE

Wallgate

WN11NN

Library Street

WN12BY

St Michaels Court

WN19DE

Hallgate

WN19SX

Library Street

WN19TQ

Library Street

WN19XF

Hallgate

WN19XJ

Wigan Central

WN11BB

Wallgate

WN11HS

Dorning Street

WN11JF

Market Street

WN12LQ

Coppull Lane

WN13RB

Morris Street

WN19YW

Wigan Central

WN40TW

Hallgate

WN11NF

Dorning Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.