Postcode WN2 2NS 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 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 86.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% 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 2NS.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2NS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walmesley Park | Large | Walking directions to Walmesley Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £378,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £294,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ince
In the WN2 2NS postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 216 Belle Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2ET | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.