Postcode WN1 1XN is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 599.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 599.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from WN1 1XN.
Wigan Central near WN1 1XN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.2 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.7 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £378,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £294,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £161,500 | £200 |
| Terraced | 41 | £135,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £111,500 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £174,000 | £90,000 | £76,000 |
| 2018 | £168,000 | £100,000 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £191,250 | £108,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £117,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £216,500 | £138,500 | £87,000 |
| 2022 | £261,995 | £172,000 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £274,995 | £194,498 | £125,250 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £211,925 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £293,500 | £190,000 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £158,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137 | £132 | £72 |
| 2017 | £172 | £107 | £87 |
| 2018 | £165 | £118 | £79 |
| 2019 | £173 | £128 | £95 |
| 2020 | £168 | £142 | £95 |
| 2021 | £204 | £160 | £101 |
| 2022 | £230 | £204 | £132 |
| 2023 | £252 | £213 | £163 |
| 2024 | £261 | £217 | £143 |
| 2025 | £281 | £233 | £166 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £151 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 1XN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 46 - 48, King Street, Wigan, WN1 1BT | Other | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 4, Hall Street, Wigan, WN1 3RS | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 26, King Street, Wigan, WN1 1BS | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 44, Brookhouse Street, Wigan, WN1 3EY | Other | Freehold | £375 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 51, Brookhouse Street, Wigan, WN1 3EY | Terraced | Freehold | £152,000 |
In the WN1 1XN postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 1XN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Darlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Wigan Mini Market | 98 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Wigan Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN1 1XN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Painter
Ince - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN1 1XN records about 599 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN1 1XN in Wigan Central is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN1 1XN, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Wigan and Leigh College (Good) and Douglas Valley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 1XN is Wigan North Western, about 340 m away.
WN1 1XN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,991 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 1XN is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.