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WN2 1EJ

Hawkshaw Close

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

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Overview

Postcode WN2 1EJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

New Springs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,874 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

New Springs has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 1EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

New Springs near WN2 1EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
435
Population density
6,882.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.67(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.59(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.05(+112%)
Other theft
11.98(+82%)
Vehicle crime
10.34(+73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
402
92.41%
African
10
2.3%
Other White
10
2.3%
Indian
7
1.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.69%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
27.2%
No qualifications
65
18.41%
Level 3 (A level)
62
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
52
33.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
21.57%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Social rents from council
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £239K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£278,000£275
Semi-Detached67£190,000£242
Terraced29£165,000£178
Flats9£122,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aspull, New Springs & Whelley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 1EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 1EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 2025135, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 1DPTerracedFreehold£155,000
19 Aug 2025102, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 1DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
19 Aug 2025102, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 1DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
28 Mar 2025135, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 1DPTerracedFreehold£167,000
07 Nov 20255A, Kirkless Street, Wigan, WN2 1EXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the WN2 1EJ postcode area, located within New Springs, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 1EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, WiganVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryCanon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miSecondaryDean Trust Rose BridgeAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 1EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 1EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressWhelley, Wigan, WN2 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 WN2 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jo Meadows

Aspull, New Springs & Whelley - 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
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New SpringsE02001293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 007BE01006388
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 1EJ

Is WN2 1EJ (New Springs) safe?

The area around WN2 1EJ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near WN2 1EJ?

The median sale price around WN2 1EJ in New Springs is £190,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 1EJ?

There are 5 schools close to WN2 1EJ, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan (Outstanding), Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 1EJ?

WN2 1EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,874 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 1EJ (New Springs) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN2 1EJ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Meadows (Reform UK).

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.