Postcode WN1 3QT is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan Central ward 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 283.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 77 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 283.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from WN1 3QT.
Wigan East near WN1 3QT 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.7 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,481 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £165,050 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan Central
In the WN1 3QT postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Darlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.