Postcode WN2 1AS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
New Springs has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
New Springs has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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 WN2 1AS.
New Springs near WN2 1AS 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £186,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley
In the WN2 1AS postcode area, located within New Springs, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 1AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan, WN1 3UB | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.