Postcode WN2 2HG 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 very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,009 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.1% 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 2HG.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2HG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May 2025 | 10, Chatham Street, Wigan, WN2 2HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £146,641 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 32, Pennington Lane, Wigan, WN2 2HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 10, Pennington Lane, Wigan, WN2 2HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 53, West Street, Wigan, WN2 2HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £144,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 2, West Street, Wigan, WN2 2HF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £85,900 |
In the WN2 2HG postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 2HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 216 Belle Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2ET | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
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 2HG, 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 2HG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2HG in Ince is £155,150 (about £194 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN2 2HG, including Ince CofE Primary School (Good), Dean Trust Rose Bridge (Requires improvement) and St William's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 2HG is Ince (Manchester), about 1,139 m away.
WN2 2HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,009 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 2HG is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).