Postcode WN2 1BE 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 1.1 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 an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 1BE.
New Springs near WN2 1BE 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 1.1 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 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 WN2 1BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 8, Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, WN2 1AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 12, Ross Close, Wigan, WN2 1BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 9, Stroud Close, Wigan, WN2 1AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 9, Burnham Grove, Wigan, WN2 1AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 31A, Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, WN2 1AF | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the WN2 1BE 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 WN2 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.
Elected local representatives for WN2 1BE, 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 WN2 1BE records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 WN2 1BE 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 WN2 1BE, including Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan (Outstanding) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN2 1BE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,948 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 WN2 1BE 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.