Postcode WN1 2DS 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 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 nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 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 14,421 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 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 2DS.
Wigan Central near WN1 2DS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £897,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £395,000 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £225,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 33 | £152,000 | £159 |
| Flats | 21 | £145,000 | £199 |
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 | £162,500 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £122,500 | £225,000 | £164,750 |
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 | £298 | £199 | £227 | £163 |
| 2026 | £297 | £179 | £233 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 2DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 20, Hornby Street, Wigan, WN1 2DT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 31, Kenyon Road, Wigan, WN1 2DU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2025 | 35, Kenyon Road, Wigan, WN1 2DU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 5, Goldenways, Wigan, WN1 2EA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 13, Goldenways, Wigan, WN1 2EA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the WN1 2DS 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 2DS
| 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 | Mesnes Road Convenience Store | 31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DG | Walking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Central Park, Wigan, WN1 1XE | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for WN1 2DS, 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 2DS 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN1 2DS in Wigan Central is £205,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WN1 2DS, including Progress Schools Wigan (Requires improvement), St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Mab's Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 2DS is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,021 m away.
WN1 2DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,421 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 2DS is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Moffitt (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.