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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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 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
Detached12£262,750
Flats2£92,500
Semi-Detached64£187,000
Terraced82£138,500

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

WN68PD

Beech Grove

WN67JF

Hodges Street

WN67JA

Barnsley Street

WN67BB

Springfield Road

WN68PN

Eastwell Road

WN50LY

Houghton Avenue

WN67RU

Waltham Avenue

WN67PG

Gidlow Lane

WN67PE

Gidlow Lane

WN67BF

Gidlow Gardens

WN67HF

Barnsley Street

WN68NJ

Acacia Crescent

WN67JE

Hodges Street

WN67LL

Railway Street

WN68NS

Bluebell Avenue

WN67AF

Falconwood Close

WN68PL

Beech Hill Lane

WN67FY

Colliery Meadow

WN68NL

Yates Grove

WN67SA

Blackthorn Avenue

WN68QQ

Edensor Close

WN67DW

Kearsley Street

WN67HN

Barnsley Street

WN68RU

Gidlow Houses

WN68NU

Acacia Crescent

WN67SL

The Coverts

WN67NQ

Canal Street

WN68PE

Forest Avenue

WN67SB

Beech Hill Lane

WN67HR

Spencer Road West

WN67SG

Hollinbrook

WN67SE

Browmere

WN67EJ

Knightshill Crescent

WN67PR

Lynton Avenue

WN67NP

Holt Street

WN67RS

Rowan Avenue

WN68PW

Thicknesse Avenue

WN67JQ

Hodges Street

WN67RD

Springfield Road

WN68QE

Seddon House Drive

WN67HQ

Gillan Road

WN67DX

Lower St Stephen Street

WN67PS

Lynmouth Close

WN68NH

Sycamore Avenue

WN67DZ

Diggle Street

WN67NY

Dumbarton Green

WN67PT

Netherby Road

WN67HP

Spencer Road West

WN67BQ

Norfolk Street

WN67EB

Birch Street

WN67AX

Heardman Avenue

WN67RA

Springfield Road

WN67HL

Pearl Street

WN67PD

Gidlow Lane

WN67AQ

Park Road

WN67RQ

St Andrews Drive

WN67TA

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67LZ

Woodhouse Lane

WN67SJ

Springbourne

WN67EE

Margaret Street

WN67JB

Hodges Street

WN67TE

Wigan West

WN67DQ

Kendal Street

WN67NA

Waterloo Street

WN67LJ

Knightshill Crescent

WN67DD

Prescott Street

WN68RH

Villa Avenue

WN67ET

Houseman Grove

WN67LE

Meadow Street

WN67PF

Gidlow Avenue

WN68QU

Lilac Avenue

WN67PU

Netherby Road

WN68RZ

Bakewell Drive

WN68QH

Bakewell Drive

WN67LT

Ratcliffe Street

WN67PL

Gidlow Lane

WN67NZ

Abbeyfields

WN67BU

The Bowlings

WN68PB

Olive Grove

WN67LH

Beresford Street

WN67PZ

Knowsley Road

WN67HT

Emerald Street

WN67EW

Hillreed

WN67AR

Throstlenest Avenue

WN68QR

Maple Grove

WN67DU

Frog Lane

WN67QA

Beech Hill Avenue

WN68QT

Hazel Avenue

WN67RR

Cranberry Avenue

WN67QG

Meadowgate

WN67BD

Second Avenue

WN67QD

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67AA

Park Road

WN68QZ

Acacia Crescent

WN67QN

Meadowgate

WN67AB

Margaret Street

WN67BE

Third Avenue

WN67AG

Park Road

WN67AZ

First Avenue

WN67BW

Gidlow Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.