Postcode WN1 2BJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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 road, approximately 213 ft away from WN1 2BJ.
Wigan Central near WN1 2BJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.7 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
| 0.5 mi | Marylebone Park | Small | Walking directions to Marylebone Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 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 | 20 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £165,050 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan Central
In the WN1 2BJ postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Swinley Off Licence | 25a Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EB | Walking directions to Swinley Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Central Park, Wigan, WN1 1XE | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Mesnes Road Convenience Store | 31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DG | Walking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Food Plus |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.