Postcode WN2 2FG is located in a major urban area, within the Ince area 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 median sale price in Ince is £154,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,750 and £193,749. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walmesley Park.
Hindley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,394 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Hindley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 2FG.
Hindley West near WN2 2FG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £260,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £165,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 33 | £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 | £189,975 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £161,500 | £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 | £267 | £194 | £159 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2FG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2025 | 23, Forge Green, Wigan, WN2 2FG | Detached | Freehold | £322,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 27, Forge Green, Wigan, WN2 2FG | Detached | Freehold | £338,675 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 19, Forge Green, Wigan, WN2 2FG | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 25, Forge Green, Wigan, WN2 2FG | Detached | Freehold | £314,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 21, Forge Green, Wigan, WN2 2FG | Detached | Freehold | £313,000 |
In the WN2 2FG postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St William's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ince CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Britannia Bridge Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 2FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2FG, 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 2FG 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WN2 2FG in Ince is £154,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN2 2FG, including St William's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ince CofE Primary School (Good) and Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN2 2FG is Ince (Manchester), about 460 m away.
WN2 2FG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,394 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 2FG is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).