Postcode WN2 2ER 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 Hindley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 19.5% 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 of residents in Ince-in-Makerfield is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 2ER.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 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 | 35 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £204,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £131,125 |
10 year median price trend in Ince
In the WN2 2ER postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 216 Belle Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2ET | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.