Postcode WN1 3EN is located in a major urban area, within the Ince area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year. The median sale price in Ince is £154,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,750 and £193,749. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, 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.
Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,129 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.3% 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.
The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from WN1 3EN.
Wigan East near WN1 3EN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.4 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.6 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Canal Terrace | Small | Walking directions to Canal Terrace |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £260,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £165,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 33 | £128,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 1 | £52,500 | £89 |
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 | £294,500 | £189,975 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £161,500 | £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 | £267 | £194 | £159 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 89, Spring Street, Wigan, WN1 3EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 71, Spring Street, Wigan, WN1 3EX | Other | Freehold | £1,500 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 77, Spring Street, Wigan, WN1 3EX | Terraced | Leasehold | £104,700 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 57, Brookhouse Street, Wigan, WN1 3EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 78, Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 3AT | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 |
In the WN1 3EN postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Catharine's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Douglas Valley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2013. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN1 3EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wigan Mini Market | 98 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Wigan Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Darlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN1 3EN, 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 3EN records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around WN1 3EN in Ince is £154,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN1 3EN, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Douglas Valley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN1 3EN is Wigan Wallgate, about 713 m away.
WN1 3EN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,129 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 3EN is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).