Postcode WN1 3NF is located in a major urban area, within the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the New Springs area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
New Springs has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
New Springs has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3NF.
New Springs near WN1 3NF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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) |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 1 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £715,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £278,000 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £190,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 29 | £165,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 9 | £122,000 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,998 | £110,000 | £120,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £113,250 | £121,500 | £149,995 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £101,500 | £126,000 | £116,500 |
| 2019 | £255,995 | £111,500 | £133,500 | £109,000 |
| 2020 | £254,495 | £94,000 | £155,000 | £140,500 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £116,000 | £165,148 | £167,250 |
| 2022 | £305,495 | £120,000 | £175,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £292,500 | £120,000 | £164,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £118,000 | £179,950 | £183,500 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £125,500 | £186,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £120,000 | £185,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £146 | £142 | £134 |
| 2017 | £203 | £168 | £150 | £138 |
| 2018 | £215 | £127 | £160 | £124 |
| 2019 | £208 | £165 | £166 | £133 |
| 2020 | £215 | £160 | £181 | £147 |
| 2021 | £233 | £176 | £198 | £172 |
| 2022 | £257 | £172 | £210 | £156 |
| 2023 | £259 | £186 | £208 | £203 |
| 2024 | £277 | £186 | £220 | £185 |
| 2025 | £276 | £185 | £239 | £190 |
| 2026 | £287 | £195 | £255 | £164 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 28, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 52, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NF | Detached | Freehold | £222,650 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 5, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NF | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 42, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 36, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the WN1 3NF postcode area, located within New Springs, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 3NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jo Meadows
Aspull, New Springs & Whelley - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN1 3NF records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3NF in New Springs is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN1 3NF, including Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement), CEWE School (Good) and St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 3NF is Ince (Manchester), about 1,112 m away.
WN1 3NF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,701 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 3NF is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Meadows (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.