Postcode WN1 3YR 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 Wigan East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Ince (Manchester), about 0.8 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.
Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.1% 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 per household in Wigan East is £29,877 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN1 3YR.
Wigan East near WN1 3YR 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| 0.8 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 3YR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 71, Northumberland Street, Wigan, WN1 3PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £114,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 119, Northumberland Street, Wigan, WN1 3PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 65, Northumberland Street, Wigan, WN1 3PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £101,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 69, Northumberland Street, Wigan, WN1 3PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 105, Northumberland Street, Wigan, WN1 3PZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 |
In the WN1 3YR postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 3YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 123 Scholes, Wigan, WN1 3SD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Central Park, Wigan, WN1 1XE | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 3YR, 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 3YR records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3YR in Wigan East is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WN1 3YR, including CEWE School (Good), St Catharine's CofE Primary School (Good) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN1 3YR is Ince (Manchester), about 1,299 m away.
WN1 3YR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,113 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 3YR 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.