Postcode WN2 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from WN2 2AB.
Wigan East near WN2 2AB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
| 0.2 mi | Canal Terrace | Small | Walking directions to Canal Terrace |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £378,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £294,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £161,500 | £200 |
| Terraced | 41 | £135,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £111,500 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £174,000 | £90,000 | £76,000 |
| 2018 | £168,000 | £100,000 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £191,250 | £108,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £117,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £216,500 | £138,500 | £87,000 |
| 2022 | £261,995 | £172,000 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £274,995 | £194,498 | £125,250 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £211,925 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £293,500 | £190,000 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £158,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137 | £132 | £72 |
| 2017 | £172 | £107 | £87 |
| 2018 | £165 | £118 | £79 |
| 2019 | £173 | £128 | £95 |
| 2020 | £168 | £142 | £95 |
| 2021 | £204 | £160 | £101 |
| 2022 | £230 | £204 | £132 |
| 2023 | £252 | £213 | £163 |
| 2024 | £261 | £217 | £143 |
| 2025 | £281 | £233 | £166 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | 8, Moorings Close, Wigan, WN1 3HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 28, Moorings Close, Wigan, WN1 3HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £298,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 2, Moorings Close, Wigan, WN1 3HB | Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 14, Locks View, Wigan, WN1 3HL | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 18, Locks View, Wigan, WN1 3HL | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the WN2 2AB postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Top Nosh | Scholefield Lane, Wigan, WN1 3LW | Walking directions to Top Nosh |
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 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Painter
Ince - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN2 2AB records about 92 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.
The median sale price around WN2 2AB in Wigan East is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN2 2AB, including Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement), Ince CofE Primary School (Good) and St William's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 2AB is Ince (Manchester), about 697 m away.
WN2 2AB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,099 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 2AB is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (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.