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Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is £192,500 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,500 and £230,750. 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

4/10

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(-61%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.77(-40%)

Shoplifting

7.69(+33%)

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

Median price: £192,500

Price per sq ft: £214

Sales (last 12 months): 64

Typical range (middle 50%): £152K – £231K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £214 per square foot) in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £379,999.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£292,500	£253	£247,500	£257,500	£300,000	£363,999
Semi-Detached	44	£200,000	£217	£141,300	£176,875	£226,250	£262,450
Terraced	15	£139,995	£182	£106,900	£120,500	£160,250	£227,750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£213,950	£128,000	£90,000
2017	£182,500	£132,000	£113,500
2018	£223,000	£125,000	£98,000
2019	£198,000	£140,000	£94,000
2020	£235,000	£150,000	£101,000
2021	£232,500	£160,000	£131,550
2022	£285,000	£176,000	£127,500
2023	£250,500	£176,000	£135,000
2024	£287,500	£180,000	£142,500
2025	£250,000	£188,950	£150,000
2026	£296,250	£205,500	£139,995

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£180	£172	£106
2017	£178	£155	£149
2018	£178	£146	£125
2019	£196	£155	£102
2020	£205	£162	£133
2021	£232	£196	£157
2022	£270	£206	£150
2023	£246	£199	£171
2024	£268	£188	£165
2025	£245	£224	£192
2026	£221	£203	£166

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435

Band B£1,674

Band C£1,913

Band D£2,153

Band E£2,631

Band F£3,109

Band G£3,588

Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Area overview

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Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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