Postcode WN1 3UL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
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.
New Springs has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3UL.
New Springs near WN1 3UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £278,000 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £190,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 29 | £165,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 9 | £122,000 | £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 | £186,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £267,500 | £120,000 | £185,000 | £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 | £276 | £185 | £239 | £190 |
| 2026 | £287 | £195 | £255 | £164 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3UL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 10, Lyefield Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UL | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 3, Northcroft, Wigan, WN1 3YU | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 1, Farnsfield, Wigan, WN1 3YX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 5, Farnsfield, Wigan, WN1 3YX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £152,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 226, Platt Lane, Wigan, WN1 3YA | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the WN1 3UL postcode area, located within New Springs, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN1 3UL, 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 3UL 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.
The median sale price around WN1 3UL in New Springs is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN1 3UL, including Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement), Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good) and CEWE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 3UL is Ince (Manchester), about 1,357 m away.
WN1 3UL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN1 3UL is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Meadows (Reform UK).
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.