Postcode WN2 2AU 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ince-in-Makerfield is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Walmesley Park.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,370 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 32.8% 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 of residents in Ince-in-Makerfield is £32,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from WN2 2AU.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2AU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walmesley Park | Large | Walking directions to Walmesley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Canal Terrace | Small | Walking directions to Canal Terrace |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £286,998 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £192,750 |
| Terraced | 71 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ince
In the WN2 2AU postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.