Postcode WN2 2LJ 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 and high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walmesley Park.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from WN2 2LJ.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2LJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| 0.8 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Walmesley Park | Large | Walking directions to Walmesley Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £294,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £161,500 | £200 |
| Terraced | 41 | £135,000 | £151 |
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 | £293,500 | £190,000 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £158,000 | £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 | £279 | £197 | £151 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 21, Brownlow Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2LJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 2, Petticoat Lane, Wigan, WN2 2LQ | Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 4, Walmesley Drive, Wigan, WN2 2LL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £53,333 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 36, Petticoat Lane, Wigan, WN2 2LR | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 14, Thirlmere Avenue, Wigan, WN2 2PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £60,000 |
In the WN2 2LJ postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 216 Belle Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2ET | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN2 2LJ, 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 2LJ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2LJ in Ince-in-Makerfield is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN2 2LJ, including Ince CofE Primary School (Good), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (Good) and St William's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 2LJ is Ince (Manchester), about 1,172 m away.
WN2 2LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,612 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 2LJ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).
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.