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WN1 2EH

Holme Avenue

Wigan Central

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Overview

Postcode WN1 2EH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Wigan Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 2EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan Central near WN1 2EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN1 2EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate
0.9 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN1 2EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park
0.3 miMarylebone ParkSmallWalking directions to Marylebone Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
8,648.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.16(+152%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.24(-3%)
Public order
14.26(+41%)
Burglary
13.67(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.07(+45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
90.56%
Indian
8
2.8%
African
4
1.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.4%
Other White
4
1.4%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
37.45%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.87%
No qualifications
29
11.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
45.67%
Owns outright
44
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.75%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Wigan Central

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £280K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigan Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£395,000£279
Semi-Detached62£225,000£229
Terraced33£152,000£159
Flats21£145,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigan Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wigan Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 2EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 2EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202517, Holme Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£310,000
12 Dec 2025104, Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£305,000
02 May 202576, Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EFTerracedLeasehold£280,000
08 Sept 202513, Warnford Street, Wigan, WN1 2EQTerracedFreehold£195,000
10 Jul 202530, Holme Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2EWTerracedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the WN1 2EH postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 2EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableProgress Schools WiganOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryMab's Cross Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 2EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 2EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMesnes Road Convenience Store31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DGWalking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store
0.1 miSwinley Off Licence25a Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EBWalking directions to Swinley Off Licence
0.5 miTesco ExtraCentral Park, Wigan, WN1 1XEWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN1 2EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lee Moffitt

Wigan Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardWigan CentralE05015010
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan CentralE02001294
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 008EE01006375
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 2EH

Is WN1 2EH (Wigan Central) safe?

The area around WN1 2EH 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.

What is the average house price near WN1 2EH?

The median sale price around WN1 2EH in Wigan Central is £205,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN1 2EH?

There are 15 schools close to WN1 2EH, including Woodfield Primary School (Outstanding), Progress Schools Wigan (Requires improvement) and Mab's Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN1 2EH?

The closest station to WN1 2EH is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,330 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN1 2EH?

WN1 2EH 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).

Who represents WN1 2EH (Wigan Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 2EH is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Moffitt (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.