Postcode WN1 3XA 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 high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wigan East is £30,500 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 27.4% 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 of residents in Wigan East is £30,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3XA.
Wigan East near WN1 3XA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.8 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 1 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 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 | 21 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £170,100 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan Central
In the WN1 3XA postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Central Park, Wigan, WN1 1XE | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.