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Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

About

Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is a residential ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The area is made up of post‑war council estates alongside older terraced streets, served by local shopping parades, community centres and primary schools. Hawkley Hall School sits within the Hawkley estate and acts as a focal point for catchment families and youth sport; nearby allotments and small public greens provide outdoor space for residents. Local health and library services are accessed through small hubs rather than a single town centre facility.

Transport links are primarily by bus to Wigan town centre and neighbouring suburbs, with short journeys for work and retail. Housing tenure varies across streets, with ongoing small‑scale renewal and community‑led projects visible in residents’ groups and youth clubs. Day‑to‑day life in the ward revolves around school runs, evening sports fixtures and local shops, while steeper journeys deliver access to larger employment and leisure options across Greater Manchester.

Area overview

On average Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is £41,738 per year. There are 2 schools in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is home to around 7,149 people, with a population density of about 2,591.3 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley Population

7,149

Population density

2,591.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.69(-60%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.77(-42%)

Shoplifting

7.69(+35%)

Vehicle crime

6.85(+14%)

Burglary

6.01(+8%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,819

95.38%

Other White

1.29%

African

0.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.48%

Irish

0.46%

Total population: 7,149

Economics

No qualifications

1,373

22.89%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,313

21.89%

Level 3 (A level)

1,063

17.72%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

954

15.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

646

10.77%

Total 16+ residents: 5,999

Housing

Owns outright

1,439

47.52%

Owns with a mortgage

1,025

33.85%

Social rents from council

227

7.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

212

Other forms of private rent

1.92%

Total households: 3,028

Property prices in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £286,000.

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 Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£227,500	£165,750	£200,000	£247,500	£256,850
Semi-Detached	49	£190,000	£138,400	£165,000	£220,000	£259,400
Terraced	8	£135,000	£97,650	£117,500	£165,000	£182,300

10 years median price trend in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

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