Postcode WN1 3DB is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ince-in-Makerfield area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from WN1 3DB.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN1 3DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
| 0.2 mi | Canal Terrace | Small | Walking directions to Canal Terrace |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £378,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £294,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £161,500 | £200 |
| Terraced | 41 | £135,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £111,500 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £174,000 | £90,000 | £76,000 |
| 2018 | £168,000 | £100,000 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £191,250 | £108,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £117,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £216,500 | £138,500 | £87,000 |
| 2022 | £261,995 | £172,000 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £274,995 | £194,498 | £125,250 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £211,925 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £293,500 | £190,000 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £158,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137 | £132 | £72 |
| 2017 | £172 | £107 | £87 |
| 2018 | £165 | £118 | £79 |
| 2019 | £173 | £128 | £95 |
| 2020 | £168 | £142 | £95 |
| 2021 | £204 | £160 | £101 |
| 2022 | £230 | £204 | £132 |
| 2023 | £252 | £213 | £163 |
| 2024 | £261 | £217 | £143 |
| 2025 | £281 | £233 | £166 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4, Chatham Street, Wigan, WN1 3DB | Terraced | Leasehold | £83,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 206, Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 3BS | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 216, Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 3BS | Terraced | Leasehold | £113,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 4, Gordon Street, Wigan, WN1 3DE | Terraced | Leasehold | £79,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 235, Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 3EA | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the WN1 3DB postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Wigan Mini Market | 98 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Wigan Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Darlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 3DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Painter
Ince - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN1 3DB records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN1 3DB in Ince-in-Makerfield is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN1 3DB, including St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good), CEWE School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 3DB is Ince (Manchester), about 649 m away.
WN1 3DB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,128 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 3DB is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (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.