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Wigan West

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About

Wigan West is a central electoral ward within the Wigan town centre area. It is primarily a residential district featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. The ward includes the local landmark of St. Jude's Church on Wigan Lane. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads like the A49 and the A577, placing it close to the core retail and civic amenities.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the grounds of St. Jude's and smaller recreational areas. It is served by local schools and community facilities, with residential life centred around established neighbourhoods. The area provides direct access to the Grand Arcade shopping centre and the central library, integrating it with the wider town's daily functions.

Area overview

On average Wigan West has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigan West is £41,023 per year. There are 4 schools in Wigan West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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
4/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wigan West

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigan West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£268,000
Flats1£85,000
Semi-Detached57£190,000
Terraced82£140,500

10 years median price trend in Wigan West

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

All postcodes in Wigan West

WN68PH

Dell Avenue

WN68QW

Greenfields

WN11HD

Wigan West

WN67HX

Beech Hall Street

WN67LF

Woodhouse Lane

WN67NZ

Abbeyfields

WN68RD

Willow Road

WN67AW

Gidlow Lane

WN67EL

Hedgemead

WN67EZ

Crestfield Grove

WN68NN

Wellfield Road

WN67AS

Throstlenest Avenue

WN67AZ

First Avenue

WN67FY

Colliery Meadow

WN67NB

Wall Street

WN67NN

Woodhouse Lane

WN67RX

Harbury Walk

WN67SG

Hollinbrook

WN67AN

Victoria Avenue

WN67HZ

Barnsley Street

WN67LQ

Gorman Street

WN67HF

Barnsley Street

WN67LZ

Woodhouse Lane

WN67AE

Park Road

WN67AX

Heardman Avenue

WN67DL

Scott Street

WN67DQ

Kendal Street

WN67JF

Hodges Street

WN67PS

Lynmouth Close

WN68NW

Yew Grove

WN67NH

Douglas Bank Drive

WN67SL

The Coverts

WN67TE

Wigan West

WN67AJ

Kimberley Street

WN67BY

Canal Street

WN67JH

Hodges Street

WN67PY

Norwood Avenue

WN67RR

Cranberry Avenue

WN68NP

Rose Avenue

WN68QF

Sandown Road

WN67BL

Rylands Street

WN67ES

Withnell Close

WN67LJ

Knightshill Crescent

WN67RQ

St Andrews Drive

WN68QA

Lingfield Crescent

WN67AQ

Park Road

WN67QD

Beech Hill Avenue

WN68QQ

Edensor Close

WN67LY

Woodhouse Lane

WN67NA

Waterloo Street

WN67QF

Whitworth Way

WN68QE

Seddon House Drive

WN68RQ

Gidlow Lane

WN68RZ

Bakewell Drive

WN67NG

Newsham Walk

WN68AL

Forest Avenue

WN68NQ

Wellfield Road

WN68QP

Willow Road

WN50LY

Houghton Avenue

WN68NL

Yates Grove

WN67DR

Upper St Stephen Street

WN67EE

Margaret Street

WN67PZ

Knowsley Road

WN67SA

Blackthorn Avenue

WN67TF

Horton Street

WN67DF

Glebe End Street

WN67ND

Newark Street

WN67NR

Woodhouse Lane

WN68AW

Wigan West

WN68NY

Ascroft Avenue

WN67DJ

Kendal Street

WN67GA

Doolan Crescent

WN68RT

Gidlow Lane

WN67BQ

Norfolk Street

WN67RH

Springfield Road

WN68QH

Bakewell Drive

WN67HT

Emerald Street

WN67NF

Woodhouse Lane

WN67PX

Lavender Road

WN68RN

Dawson Avenue

WN67HR

Spencer Road West

WN68NT

Tulip Drive

WN67BE

Third Avenue

WN67BH

Norfolk Street

WN67NT

Woodhouse Drive

WN67PT

Netherby Road

WN67RD

Springfield Road

WN67EA

Gidlow Lane

WN67TW

Frog Lane

WN67JE

Hodges Street

WN67JQ

Hodges Street

WN68QB

Paddock Rise

WN67JA

Barnsley Street

WN67BD

Second Avenue

WN67LL

Railway Street

WN67PJ

Gidlow Lane

WN67RE

Newman Avenue

WN67SB

Beech Hill Lane

WN67DG

Gidlow Lane

WN67LW

Wigan West

Data Sources

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