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WN1 3DX

Forge Street

Ince

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Overview

Postcode WN1 3DX is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wigan East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan East near WN1 3DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN1 3DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)
0.8 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western
0.8 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN1 3DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPlatt Lane Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Platt Lane Play Area
0.1 miCanal TerraceSmallWalking directions to Canal Terrace

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
5,471.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.3(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.48(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.83(+54%)
Burglary
9.46(+71%)
Vehicle crime
8.01(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
77.03%
Other White
32
15.31%
Other Asian
4
1.91%
African
3
1.44%
Other
3
1.44%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
30.77%
Level 3 (A level)
38
20.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
19.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
40%
Owns with a mortgage
29
27.62%
Owns outright
20
19.05%
Other social rented
9
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Ince

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £249K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ince over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£294,000£282
Semi-Detached32£161,500£200
Terraced41£135,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ince

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ince in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202512, Broomhey Terrace, Wigan, WN1 3DLTerracedLeasehold£91,000
17 Dec 202541, Gordon Street, Wigan, WN1 3DFTerracedLeasehold£67,000
11 Jul 202547, Gordon Street, Wigan, WN1 3DFTerracedLeasehold£135,000
28 Nov 202520, Henry Park Street, Wigan, WN1 3DATerracedLeasehold£130,000
21 Aug 202515, Henry Park Street, Wigan, WN1 3DATerracedLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the WN1 3DX postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 3DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCEWE SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDean Trust Rose BridgeAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 3DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalHardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EEWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miHigher Ince Express100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DGWalking directions to Higher Ince Express
0.3 miWigan Mini Market98 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 1DLWalking directions to Wigan Mini Market
0.4 miTop NoshScholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LWWalking directions to Top Nosh
0.4 miBest-one123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SDWalking directions to Best-one

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 3DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Painter

Ince - 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
WardInceE05015000
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan EastE02001295
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 009BE01006307
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 3DX

Is WN1 3DX (Wigan East) safe?

The area around WN1 3DX records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near WN1 3DX?

The median sale price around WN1 3DX in Wigan East is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN1 3DX?

There are 12 schools close to WN1 3DX, including CEWE School (Good), St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN1 3DX?

The closest station to WN1 3DX is Ince (Manchester), about 507 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN1 3DX?

WN1 3DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN1 3DX (Wigan East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 3DX is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (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.