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WN1 2QX

Elm Croft

Wigan Central

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Detailed insights for WN1 2QX

Overview

Postcode WN1 2QX 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £46,424 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Marylebone Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,903 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £46,424 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 120 ft away from WN1 2QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood near WN1 2QX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN1 2QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMarylebone ParkSmallWalking directions to Marylebone Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
3,906.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
6.84(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.84(-82%)
Burglary
4.97(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.73(-79%)
Other theft
3.11(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
93.05%
Indian
8
2.65%
Chinese
4
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.66%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.66%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
48.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.67%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.67%
No qualifications
26
10.16%
Apprenticeship
18
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
60.68%
Owns with a mortgage
43
36.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 2QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 2QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20254, Elm Croft, Wigan, WN1 2QXDetachedFreehold£395,000
09 Jul 20256, Larchwood Drive, Wigan, WN1 2QNDetachedFreehold£315,000
17 Feb 202514, Larchwood Drive, Wigan, WN1 2QNDetachedFreehold£400,000
18 Dec 202517, Hazelwood Road, Wigan, WN1 2PEDetachedFreehold£420,500
05 Mar 202548, Whitley Crescent, Wigan, WN1 2PPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the WN1 2QX postcode area, located within Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 2QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 2QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miV & D Local431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PNWalking directions to V & D Local
0.5 miMesnes Road Convenience Store31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DGWalking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store
0.5 miTesco Express410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PLWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2QX, 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 Marylebone & Bottling WoodE02001292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 006BE01006372
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 2QX

Is WN1 2QX (Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood) safe?

The area around WN1 2QX records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.

What is the average house price near WN1 2QX?

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

What schools are near WN1 2QX?

There are 8 schools close to WN1 2QX, including Woodfield Primary School (Outstanding), Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN1 2QX?

WN1 2QX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,903 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN1 2QX (Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 2QX 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.