Postcode WN1 3PY is located in a major urban area, within the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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 Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is £191,250 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
Wigan East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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 3PY.
Wigan East near WN1 3PY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 (about £232 per square foot) in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £935,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £287,500 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £191,250 | £243 |
| Terraced | 26 | £165,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 10 | £121,000 | £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 | £188,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £113,500 | £192,500 | £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 | £279 | £185 | £241 | £190 |
| 2026 | £288 | £190 | £245 | £169 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3PY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 3, Salmon Street, Wigan, WN1 3PY | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 9, Sole Street, Wigan, WN1 3YE | Terraced | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 20, Highfield Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 18, Highfield Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 109, Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3PX | Terraced | Leasehold | £189,995 |
In the WN1 3PY postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN1 3PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 213 Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Molyneux Street, Wigan, WN1 3QD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Central Park, Wigan, WN1 1XE | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 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 3PY, 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 3PY records about 91 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.
The median sale price around WN1 3PY in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley is £191,250 (about £232 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WN1 3PY, including Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good), Douglas Valley Nursery School (Outstanding) and CEWE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 3PY is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,407 m away.
WN1 3PY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,104 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 3PY is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Meadows (Reform UK).