Postcode WN1 2ND 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 Marylebone & Bottling Wood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £46,424 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 232.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £46,424 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from WN1 2ND.
Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood near WN1 2ND 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
| 0.3 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 2ND postcode area, located within Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 2ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Swinley Off Licence | 25a Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EB | Walking directions to Swinley Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Mesnes Road Convenience Store | 31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DG | Walking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Central Park, Wigan, WN1 1XE | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
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.