Postcode WN1 3LB 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 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 £152,500 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £206,250. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 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 1,117 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 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3LB.
Wigan East near WN1 3LB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| 0.8 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.8 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £260,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £157,750 | £196 |
| Terraced | 36 | £125,500 | £150 |
| 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 | £154,000 | £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 | £168 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £161 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 2, Knowles Place, Wigan, WN1 3LB | Terraced | Freehold | £131,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 65, Quarry Place, Wigan, WN1 3JY | Terraced | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 34, Caunce Road, Wigan, WN1 3JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 7, Golborne Place, Wigan, WN1 3LE | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 28, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 |
In the WN1 3LB postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | CEWE School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
CEWE School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Catharine's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
St Catharine's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Dean Trust Rose Bridge | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
Dean Trust Rose Bridge ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN1 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Molyneux Street, Wigan, WN1 3QD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 3LB, 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 3LB records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WN1 3LB in Ince is £152,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WN1 3LB, including CEWE School (Good), St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN1 3LB is Ince (Manchester), about 1,147 m away.
WN1 3LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,117 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 3LB is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).