Postcode WN2 2HZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan East area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wigan East is £30,500 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Platt Lane Play Area.
Wigan East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan East has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wigan East is £30,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from WN2 2HZ.
Wigan East near WN2 2HZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Platt Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Platt Lane Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Canal Terrace | Small | Walking directions to Canal Terrace |
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 2HZ postcode area, located within Wigan East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Hardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EE | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 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.