Postcode WN1 1DU is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan Central ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wigan Central is £38,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pier Quarter Garden.
Wigan Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 3.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wigan Central is £38,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 53 ft away from WN1 1DU.
Wigan Central near WN1 1DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.2 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.8 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,481 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £361,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £166,050 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan Central
In the WN1 1DU postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Station Market | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 0.2 mi | Newpoz Shop | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Darlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Food Plus |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.