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About

Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, located between Liverpool and Manchester. It covers an area of around 77 square kilometres, with a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the town, historically important for industry and transport. Wigan Pier, a former industrial site, is now a cultural landmark with museums and events.

The district includes several smaller towns and villages, such as Leigh and Atherton. Residential areas are spread across the region, with green spaces like Haigh Woodland Park offering outdoor recreation. Wigan has strong historical ties to coal mining and textiles, shaping its development. The town centre features markets, shopping areas, and local businesses, serving as a hub for the surrounding communities.

Area overview

On average Wigan has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wigan is £38,853 per year. There are 143 schools in Wigan: 99 primary (19 Outstanding and 74 Good) and 19 secondary (1 Outstanding and 15 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wigan Population

329,330

Population density

1,750 per km²

Demographics

British

302,482

91.85%

Other White

8,579

2.6%

African

3,081

0.94%

Other

1,581

0.48%

Other Asian

1,562

0.47%

Total population: 329,330

Housing

Owns outright

49,212

34.39%

Owns with a mortgage

45,766

31.98%

Social rents from council

20,083

14.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

20,040

14%

Other social rented

4,250

2.97%

Total households: 143,105

Property prices in Wigan

Based on 3,436 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 in Wigan area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	757	£320,000	£187,400	£262,500	£386,995	£521,000
Flats	166	£113,000	£60,000	£93,500	£130,499	£189,375
Semi-Detached	1,453	£205,000	£130,000	£172,000	£240,000	£310,000
Terraced	1,060	£145,000	£90,000	£125,000	£173,000	£235,013

10 years median price trend in Wigan

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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