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Wigan South

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About

Wigan South is a primarily residential district located directly south of Wigan's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern post-war developments. It is served by several local shopping parades providing everyday amenities, with the larger retail offerings of the town centre within easy reach. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the western part of the area, offering a linear route for walking and cycling.

The district is home to Mesnes Park, a large Victorian park featuring formal gardens, a pavilion, and the prominent Mesnes War Memorial. Educational and community facilities are spread throughout the neighbourhoods. Transport links are provided by local bus services connecting to the wider borough, and the main railway line passes to the east, though the nearest station is in the adjacent area. The local geography is generally flat, typical of the Lancashire plain.

Area overview

On average Wigan South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. There are 4 schools in Wigan South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wigan South is home to around 9,029 people, with a population density of about 2,678.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigan South Population
9,029
Population density
2,678.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.42(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.22(+89%)
Shoplifting
23.04(+304%)
Vehicle crime
20.05(+233%)
Public order
19.94(+98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,973
88.27%
Other White
337
3.73%
Other
122
1.35%
African
121
1.34%
Other Asian
73
0.81%
Total population: 9,033

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,788
24.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,677
23.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,196
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,140
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
843
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 7,258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,167
28.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
926
22.68%
Owns outright
855
20.95%
Social rents from council
661
16.19%
Other social rented
366
8.97%
Total households: 4,082

Property prices in Wigan South

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Wigan South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigan 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 Wigan South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£202,150
Flats9£86,000
Semi-Detached24£160,000
Terraced44£141,750

10 years median price trend in Wigan South

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

All postcodes in Wigan South

WN34AF

Miry Lane

WN34DQ

Bradford Street

WN34DY

Queen Street

WN34AR

Wilcock Street

WN35EQ

Mesnes Avenue

WN35UA

Conrad Close

WN50XG

Frith Street

WN59DS

Alexandra Street

WN34HG

Chapel Lane

WN34HU

Milk Street

WN35EZ

Hardman Street

WN34BW

Leeds Street

WN35BB

Swan Meadow Road

WN35DB

Greenwood Close

WN50AS

More Street

WN35BN

Coronation Street

WN36PB

Warrington Road

WN59AW

Winstanley Street

WN35TD

Dryden Close

WN59BP

Manor Street

WN35UZ

Murphy Close

WN36PQ

Clap Gate Lane

WN50UA

Scot Lane

WN59BL

Victoria Street

WN34DG

Clayton Street

WN34AP

Wilcock Street

WN34EH

Southgate

WN34FR

Wallgate

WN34HW

Princess Street

WN35EA

Mottram Drive

WN35UX

Prestt Grove

WN35XQ

Farr Close

WN36PS

Smithy Court

WN50TS

Marsden Street

WN34BF

Bridgewater Street

WN35BZ

Woodcourt

WN35TH

Blake Close

WN34AT

Heritage Way

WN35BQ

Redburn Close

WN50BH

Satchel Close

WN34BN

Heritage Way

WN35BT

Pool Street

WN35HD

Chadwick Street

WN35XE

Tyrer Avenue

WN36PZ

Little Lane

WN50AU

Sexton Close

WN34EU

Wigan Pier

WN34HT

Bradford Place

WN35DA

Parsonage Place

WN35UP

Horne Grove

WN50XN

Faraday Close

WN35BE

Swan Meadow Industrial Estate

WN35EN

Grange Avenue

WN35HE

Park Street

WN35XL

Baucher Road

WN35TQ

Worsley Mesnes

WN36RG

Lady Lane

WN50AP

Thomas More Gardens

WN50TY

Wilfred Street

WN35HJ

Rushdene

WN34HS

Douglas

WN35AQ

Eleanor Street

WN34DW

Herbert Street

WN35LT

Walpole Avenue

WN34EX

Southgate

WN35DN

Pottery Terrace

WN50BF

Kidd Close

WN67TN

Westinghouse Close

WN34EG

Queen Street

WN35ED

Hyde Close

WN36GT

Little Lane

WN59EF

Albert Street

WN59BD

Bakehouse Close

WN34DZ

Queen Street

WN35BL

Crown Street

WN35BY

Westlock

WN35DU

Poolstock

WN36PD

Warrington Road

WN59EA

Ormskirk Road

WN36SA

Hexham Avenue

WN50UJ

Anjou Boulevard

WN34DS

Wallgate

WN35HB

Carlton Street

WN35XH

Belvedere Place

WN36GU

Bentinck Street

WN36PA

Warrington Road

WN50AR

Thomas Street

WN50UQ

Wood Street

WN67TG

Miry Lane

WN34BY

York Street

WN35HL

Poolstock Lane

WN50TT

Anson Street

WN50UW

Loire Drive

WN59ED

Ormskirk Road

WN67TP

Cricket Street

WN36QX

Duke Street

WN50UP

Robin Park Road

WN34AQ

Mason Street

WN34HQ

Cross Street

WN35TS

Eliot Drive

Data Sources

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