Postcode WN2 1JT is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ince-in-Makerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,777 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 1JT.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 1JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hindley located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £378,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £294,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ince
In the WN2 1JT postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 01/01/2026.