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WN1 3NF

Leyburn Close

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

New Springs has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

New Springs near WN1 3NF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN1 3NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN1 3NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPlatt Lane Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Platt Lane Play Area
0.4 miCanal TerraceSmallWalking directions to Canal Terrace

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
2,696.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.24(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.97(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.17(+69%)
Public order
8.35(-18%)
Burglary
5.31(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
97.2%
Other White
8
2.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
27.27%
Level 3 (A level)
65
24.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.12%
No qualifications
29
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
49.61%
Owns outright
51
40.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.45%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £239K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£278,000£275
Semi-Detached67£190,000£242
Terraced29£165,000£178
Flats9£122,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aspull, New Springs & Whelley in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202528, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
11 Jul 202552, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NFDetachedFreehold£222,650
04 Jul 20255, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NFDetachedFreehold£220,000
23 May 202542, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
06 May 202536, Leyburn Close, Wigan, WN1 3NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the WN1 3NF postcode area, located within New Springs, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 3NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDean Trust Rose BridgeAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableCEWE SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 3NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTop NoshScholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LWWalking directions to Top Nosh
0.4 miGo LocalHardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EEWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miTesco ExpressWhelley, Wigan, WN2 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 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 3NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jo Meadows

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley - 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
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New SpringsE02001293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 007CE01006389
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 3NF

Is WN1 3NF (New Springs) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near WN1 3NF?

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.

What schools are near WN1 3NF?

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.

What is the nearest station to WN1 3NF?

The closest station to WN1 3NF is Ince (Manchester), about 1,112 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN1 3NF?

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).

Who represents WN1 3NF (New Springs) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.