Postcode WN1 1RU is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan Central area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. The median sale price in Wigan Central is £200,000 (around £206 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £272,250. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,024 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 219 ft away from WN1 1RU.
Wigan Central near WN1 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.5 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £377,500 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £225,000 | £230 |
| Flats | 20 | £145,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 44 | £144,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £75,000 | £152,500 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £89,000 | £162,000 | £127,500 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £107,250 | £169,500 | £112,500 |
| 2019 | £285,000 | £89,500 | £175,000 | £105,200 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £84,500 | £176,750 | £109,748 |
| 2021 | £354,000 | £126,000 | £195,000 | £127,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £91,000 | £231,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £358,750 | £124,950 | £205,000 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £69,000 | £210,000 | £147,000 |
| 2025 | £447,000 | £142,500 | £230,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £122,000 | £225,000 | £141,498 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | £154 | £161 | £110 |
| 2017 | £207 | £129 | £162 | £113 |
| 2018 | £208 | £161 | £171 | £112 |
| 2019 | £218 | £127 | £175 | £115 |
| 2020 | £195 | £135 | £183 | £117 |
| 2021 | £213 | £185 | £194 | £126 |
| 2022 | £273 | £144 | £208 | £152 |
| 2023 | £254 | £191 | £208 | £142 |
| 2024 | £264 | £155 | £223 | £144 |
| 2025 | £295 | £199 | £227 | £163 |
| 2026 | £263 | £182 | £234 | £159 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 1RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 45, Parsons Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 5, Park Crescent, Wigan, WN1 1RZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 18, Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan, WN1 1TD | Terraced | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 5, Hill Street, Wigan, WN6 7EQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £141,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 12, Kearsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7DN | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 |
In the WN1 1RU postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Wigan and Leigh College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Wigan and Leigh College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mab's Cross Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
Mab's Cross Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 31 Mar 2026
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN1 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 70 Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1UW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.4 mi | Swinley Off Licence | 25a Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EB | Walking directions to Swinley Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Mesnes Road Convenience Store | 31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DG | Walking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 52 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN1 1RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lee Moffitt
Wigan Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN1 1RU records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around WN1 1RU in Wigan Central is £200,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WN1 1RU, including The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good), Wigan and Leigh College and Mab's Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN1 1RU is Wigan Wallgate, about 709 m away.
WN1 1RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 1RU is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Moffitt (Reform UK).