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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 85 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
Terraced43£138,500

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

WN35XJ

Masefield Drive

WN36RD

Warrington Road

WN34ER

Hodson Street

WN34FN

Caroline Street

WN35DT

Lockgate Place

WN35EF

Worsley Mesnes

WN36QD

Buer Avenue

WN59BA

Bridgewater Street

WN34DL

Great George Street

WN35UT

Fisher Close

WN50XD

Ormskirk Road

WN34DP

Tower Enterprise Park

WN35AA

Pottery Road

WN35UD

Keats Avenue

WN35UJ

Baucher Road

WN36PG

Stephens Way

WN59DX

Reedsmere Close

WN35DJ

Helmsman Way

WN35DW

Eleanor Street

WN34BS

Taylor Street

WN34HL

Wood Street

WN35AT

Seven Stars Road

WN35BS

Fourteen Meadows Road

WN35UR

Cornwallis Road

WN35YB

Longfellow Close

WN36RB

Bentinck Street

WN50UE

Scot Lane

WN59BJ

Norfolk Street

WN34EN

Hodson Street

WN35TL

Mesnes Avenue

WN35TY

Keats Avenue

WN50UF

Laurel Street

WN34EA

Wallgate

WN35BJ

Swan Meadow Road

WN35XY

Clap Gate Lane

WN36NY

Appleton Grove

WN50BU

Robin Park Road

WN34BZ

Appleton Street

WN36QF

Warrington Road

WN59AJ

Warrington Road

WN67TJ

Faraday Close

WN50UL

Loire Drive

WN35UU

Cheetham Grove

WN35XA

Grenfell Close

WN59AF

Ellesmere Road

WN59DR

Albert Street

WN35UF

Worsley Mesnes Drive

WN50TZ

St Marks Avenue

WN59BH

Westminster Street

WN34AB

Wallgate

WN35DF

Falconers Green

WN35TT

Mesnes Avenue

WN35UY

Prestt Grove

WN36QZ

Warrington Road

WN36QY

Knowles Avenue

WN35BW

Cygnet Street

WN35DE

Westwood Road

WN35DS

Poolstock

WN35EW

Poolstock

WN34EY

Bridge Street

WN35ER

Roecliffe Close

WN34BT

Miry Lane

WN35TU

Keats Avenue

WN36PE

Stephens Way

WN36PR

Beecham Court

WN50TU

Scot Lane

WN34AJ

Edith Street

WN35EH

Stevenson Close

WN35UE

Worsley Mesnes Drive

WN59BZ

Woolden Street

WN67TL

Miry Lane

WN35AB

Riveredge

WN35ES

Bewerley Close

WN35TX

Chesterton Close

WN36QR

Sefton Road

WN36QU

Sefton Road

WN50UX

Soho Street

WN59BN

Victoria Street

WN34BE

Heritage Way

WN35DP

Lockgate Place

WN50TQ

Scot Lane

WN50UB

Scot Lane

WN34AW

Heritage Way

WN35BX

St James Grove

WN35HA

Tipping Street

WN35HG

Baker Street

WN35XN

Baucher Road

WN50UH

Loire Drive

WN59AT

Warrington Road

WN34AA

Bridgewater Street

WN34DR

Clayton Street

WN34FQ

Miry Lane

WN35AN

Tyrer Avenue

WN36QA

Warrington Road

WN59AL

Warrington Road

WN34AZ

Haig Street

WN35BU

Corporation Street

WN35EG

Holborn Avenue

WN35DZ

Douglas

WN59EB

Ormskirk Road

Data Sources

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