Postcode WN2 2DE is located in a major urban area, within the Ince area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ince-in-Makerfield area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The median sale price in Ince is £155,150 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £230,500. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 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 3,633 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from WN2 2DE.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2DE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £155,150 (about £194 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £260,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £157,750 | £196 |
| Terraced | 35 | £128,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 1 | £52,500 | £89 |
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 | £294,500 | £190,000 | £139,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £155,000 | £126,500 |
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 | £168 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £161 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 9, Unity Close, Wigan, WN2 2FF | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 5, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,950 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 6, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £128,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 2, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 18, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £103,000 |
In the WN2 2DE postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 2DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN2 2DE, 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 2DE records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2DE in Ince is £155,150 (about £194 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN2 2DE, including St William's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ince CofE Primary School (Good) and Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 2DE is Ince (Manchester), about 209 m away.
WN2 2DE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,633 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 2DE is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).