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WN1 3SJ

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Detailed insights for WN1 3SJ

Overview

Postcode WN1 3SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ince 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 158.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
94.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wigan East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

94.2%

Approximately 94.2% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from WN1 3SJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Wigan East near WN1 3SJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN1 3SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate
0.3 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western
0.7 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
12,722.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.41(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.51(+103%)
Public order
22.31(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.96(+133%)
Other theft
18.93(+187%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
82.38%
Other White
22
9.02%
Other
6
2.46%
Other Asian
5
2.05%
African
4
1.64%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
42.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.6%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
172
90.53%
Other social rented
7
3.68%
Owns outright
5
2.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
1.58%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.05%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Ince

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £249K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £378,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ince over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£294,000£282
Semi-Detached32£161,500£200
Terraced41£135,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ince

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£293,500£190,000£137,500
2026£260,000£158,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£166
2026£279£197£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ince in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 20254, Hall Street, Wigan, WN1 3RSTerracedFreehold£85,000
02 May 202544, Brookhouse Street, Wigan, WN1 3EYOtherFreehold£375
14 Feb 202551, Brookhouse Street, Wigan, WN1 3EYTerracedFreehold£152,000
02 Feb 202689, Spring Street, Wigan, WN1 3EXTerracedLeasehold£115,000
07 Nov 202571, Spring Street, Wigan, WN1 3EXOtherFreehold£1,500

Schools

In the WN1 3SJ postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 3SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryDouglas Valley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 3SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlDarlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DLWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miBest-one123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SDWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miWigan Mini Market98 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 1DLWalking directions to Wigan Mini Market
0.3 miStation MarketWallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BEWalking directions to Station Market
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 3SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Painter

Ince - 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
WardInceE05015000
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan EastE02001295
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 009AE01006306
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 3SJ

Is WN1 3SJ (Wigan East) safe?

The area around WN1 3SJ records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3SJ?

The median sale price around WN1 3SJ in Wigan East is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN1 3SJ?

There are 14 schools close to WN1 3SJ, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Douglas Valley Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN1 3SJ?

The closest station to WN1 3SJ is Wigan Wallgate, about 456 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN1 3SJ?

WN1 3SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,319 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN1 3SJ (Wigan East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 3SJ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (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.