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WN1 3UP

Plantation Gates

Wigan Central

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Overview

Postcode WN1 3UP 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 Marylebone & Bottling Wood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £46,424 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £46,424 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3UP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood near WN1 3UP 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
3,343.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.14(-22%)
Shoplifting
11.78(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+10%)
Burglary
9.3(+68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
98.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.91%
African
1
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.45%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
26.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
25.12%
Apprenticeship
33
16.26%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
70.37%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.15%
Social rents from council
2
1.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.85%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Wigan Central

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £280K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 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
Detached19£395,000£279
Semi-Detached62£225,000£229
Terraced33£152,000£159
Flats21£145,000£199

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£162,500
2026£305,000£122,500£225,000£164,750
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£298£199£227£163
2026£297£179£233£165
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN1 3UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20251, Plantation Gates, Wigan, WN1 3UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
28 Mar 202584, Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
12 Sept 20253, St Stephens Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,500
08 Aug 2025109, Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3PXTerracedLeasehold£189,995
07 Jan 20262, Balniel Walk, Wigan, WN1 3UUSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000

Schools

In the WN1 3UP postcode area, located within Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN1 3UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCanon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, WiganVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miNurseryDouglas Valley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN1 3UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWhelley, Wigan, WN2 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSpar122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UBWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco ExtraCentral Park, Wigan, WN1 1XEWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 3UP, 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 Marylebone & Bottling WoodE02001292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 006EE01006390
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN1 3UP

Is WN1 3UP (Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood) safe?

The area around WN1 3UP records about 72 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 public order.

What is the average house price near WN1 3UP?

The median sale price around WN1 3UP in Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood is £205,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN1 3UP?

There are 11 schools close to WN1 3UP, including Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan (Outstanding) and Douglas Valley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN1 3UP?

WN1 3UP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN1 3UP (Wigan Marylebone & Bottling Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.