Postcode WN2 2BL 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 176.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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, with approximately 176.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% 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 2BL.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2BL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 114, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 112, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,999 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 104, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | 126, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,999 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 42, Anderton Street, Wigan, WN2 2BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the WN2 2BL postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
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 2BL, 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 2BL records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2BL in Ince-in-Makerfield is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN2 2BL, including St William's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ince CofE Primary School (Good) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 2BL is Ince (Manchester), about 358 m away.
WN2 2BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,370 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 2BL 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.