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WN1 3TE

Oxford Court

Wigan Central

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Detailed insights for WN1 3TE

Overview

Postcode WN1 3TE is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan Central 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 Wigan Central is £202,250 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,000 and £278,500. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Wigan East has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from WN1 3TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan East near WN1 3TE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN1 3TE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate
0.6 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western
0.8 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN1 3TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPlatt Lane Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Platt Lane Play Area

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
3,876.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.19(+90%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.88(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.68(+52%)
Burglary
13.68(+147%)
Public order
10.64(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
96.65%
Other White
5
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Other
1
0.37%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
27.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.56%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
41.75%
Owns with a mortgage
32
31.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
17.48%
Other social rented
6
5.83%
Social rents from council
4
3.88%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Wigan Central

Median price: £202,250
Price per sq ft: £207
Sales (last 12 months): 148
Typical range (middle 50%): £145K – £279K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £202,250 (about £207 per square foot) in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £897,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigan Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£377,500£276
Semi-Detached69£226,000£227
Flats19£145,000£199
Terraced40£145,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigan Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£75,000£152,500£100,000
2017£305,000£89,000£162,000£127,500
2018£265,000£107,250£169,500£112,500
2019£285,000£89,500£175,000£105,200
2020£300,000£84,500£176,750£109,748
2021£354,000£126,000£195,000£127,000
2022£350,000£91,000£231,000£150,000
2023£358,750£124,950£205,000£125,000
2024£330,000£69,000£210,000£147,000
2025£447,000£142,500£230,000£160,000
2026£322,500£128,500£225,000£145,998
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£154£161£110
2017£207£129£162£113
2018£208£161£171£112
2019£218£127£175£115
2020£195£135£183£117
2021£213£185£194£126
2022£273£144£208£152
2023£254£191£208£142
2024£264£155£223£144
2025£295£199£227£163
2026£263£182£234£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wigan Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 202527, Sullivan Way, Wigan, WN1 3TBFlatsLeasehold£91,000
17 Feb 2026211, Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3QFTerracedFreehold£141,000
11 Dec 2025215, Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3QFOtherFreehold£256,654
31 Mar 2026St. Georges Nursing Home, Windsor Street, Wigan, WN1 3NTOtherFreehold£420,000
27 May 202640, Great Acre, Wigan, WN1 3NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£277,500

Schools

In the WN1 3TE postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 3TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryDouglas Valley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary and St John Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMab's Cross Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN1 3TE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 3TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisMolyneux Street, Wigan, WN1 3QDWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTop NoshScholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LWWalking directions to Top Nosh
0.2 miBest-one123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SDWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miTesco ExtraCentral Park, Wigan, WN1 1XEWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miFood PlusMarsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AFWalking directions to Food Plus

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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

Local councillors

Lee Moffitt

Wigan Central - 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
WardWigan CentralE05015010
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan EastE02001295
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 009DE01006387
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 3TE

Is WN1 3TE (Wigan East) safe?

The area around WN1 3TE 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.

What is the average house price near WN1 3TE?

The median sale price around WN1 3TE in Wigan Central is £202,250 (about £207 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN1 3TE?

There are 15 schools close to WN1 3TE, including Douglas Valley Nursery School (Outstanding), St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Mab's Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN1 3TE?

The closest station to WN1 3TE is Wigan Wallgate, about 896 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN1 3TE?

WN1 3TE 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 3TE is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lee Moffitt (Reform UK).