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WN2 2DS

Longwall Drive

Ince

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Detailed insights for WN2 2DS

Overview

Postcode WN2 2DS is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Canal Terrace.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Hindley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hindley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from WN2 2DS.

Flood risk

High

Hindley West near WN2 2DS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN2 2DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN2 2DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCanal TerraceSmallWalking directions to Canal Terrace

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
275.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.05(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.58(+70%)
Other theft
28.75(+336%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.46(+172%)
Burglary
21.41(+286%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
91.18%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
10
2.75%
Other White
9
2.48%
Other
9
2.48%
Roma
2
0.55%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
24.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
15.24%
Level 3 (A level)
46
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
42.86%
Owns outright
50
34.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.09%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Ince

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £249K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ince over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£294,000£282
Semi-Detached32£161,500£200
Terraced41£135,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ince

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ince in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202671, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
30 Oct 202540, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
12 Jun 202527, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSTerracedFreehold£165,000
23 May 202527, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSTerracedFreehold£165,000
17 Apr 20251, Iron Forge Row, Wigan, WN2 2DUTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the WN2 2DS postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 2DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt William's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBritannia Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryInce CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 2DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHigher Ince Express100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DGWalking directions to Higher Ince Express
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN2 2DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Painter

Ince - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardInceE05015000
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley WestE02001299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 013CE01006272
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2023-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 2DS

Is WN2 2DS (Hindley West) safe?

The area around WN2 2DS records about 168 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.

What is the average house price near WN2 2DS?

The median sale price around WN2 2DS in Hindley West is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 2DS?

There are 9 schools close to WN2 2DS, including St William's Catholic Primary School (Good), Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good) and Ince CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN2 2DS?

The closest station to WN2 2DS is Ince (Manchester), about 322 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN2 2DS?

WN2 2DS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 2DS (Hindley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN2 2DS is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.