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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

WN68PF

Redwood Avenue

WN67AT

Springfield Road

WN68RJ

Gidlow Lane

WN68QS

Hazel Avenue

WN67RT

Baytree Road

WN68NY

Ascroft Avenue

WN67RH

Springfield Road

WN67LP

Foster Street

WN68RE

Rose Avenue

WN67TD

Woodhouse Lane

WN68NP

Rose Avenue

WN67PH

Gidlow Lane

WN68QY

Laburnum Grove

WN67RF

Norbreck Crescent

WN67PY

Norwood Avenue

WN67ES

Withnell Close

WN67HG

Pateley Square

WN67LB

Frog Lane

WN67TF

Horton Street

WN67LU

Stopforth Street

WN67RJ

Culvert Street

WN67NN

Woodhouse Lane

WN11HD

Wigan West

WN68NN

Wellfield Road

WN67RW

Beech Hill Avenue

WN67BL

Rylands Street

WN67DF

Glebe End Street

WN68PA

Ascroft Avenue

WN67EA

Gidlow Lane

WN68RF

Fir Grove

WN67AY

Whiteside Avenue

WN67RX

Harbury Walk

WN68RW

Gidlow Lane

WN68RG

Gidlow Lane

WN68NX

Honeysuckle Avenue

WN68RA

Willow Road

WN68RN

Dawson Avenue

WN67QL

Bermside Close

WN67LG

Meadow Street

WN67AS

Throstlenest Avenue

WN67LW

Wigan West

WN67HB

Barnsley Street

WN67QJ

Valley Close

WN67ND

Newark Street

WN67HX

Beech Hall Street

WN67SD

Beech Hill Lane

WN67BH

Norfolk Street

WN67AE

Park Road

WN67QH

Meadowgate

WN67DY

Gidlow Lane

WN67DG

Gidlow Lane

WN67GE

Wigan West

WN67PJ

Gidlow Lane

WN67JJ

Buckley Street

WN68RD

Willow Road

WN67BZ

Carnet Close

WN68QP

Willow Road

WN67DE

Frog Lane

WN67HJ

Barnsley Street

WN67NB

Wall Street

WN67LN

Woodhouse Lane

WN67LF

Woodhouse Lane

WN67HY

Buckley Street

WN67LX

Moss Street

WN67RN

Baytree Road

WN68RQ

Gidlow Lane

WN68QF

Sandown Road

WN67DN

Kearsley Street

WN67HH

Ripon Avenue

WN68QL

Wingfield Close

WN67DR

Upper St Stephen Street

WN67AU

Mort Street

WN67DP

Gidlow Lane

WN67EL

Hedgemead

WN67DL

Scott Street

WN68NQ

Wellfield Road

Data Sources

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