Postcode WN2 2QL is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below 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 Hindley is £160,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £213,750. The nearest station is Hindley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,033 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Hindley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 80 ft away from WN2 2QL.
Hindley West near WN2 2QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £275,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £197,500 | £232 |
| Terraced | 67 | £142,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 6 | £103,250 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201,000 | — | £125,000 | £86,250 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £68,475 | £118,000 | £79,995 |
| 2018 | £191,000 | £91,500 | £135,600 | £85,500 |
| 2019 | £203,000 | £78,500 | £126,000 | £84,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £55,000 | £129,998 | £90,000 |
| 2021 | £230,000 | £64,975 | £149,000 | £100,500 |
| 2022 | £277,000 | £88,500 | £170,500 | £122,250 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £82,500 | £167,500 | £117,725 |
| 2024 | £269,000 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £132,500 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £112,475 | £189,250 | £141,000 |
| 2026 | £292,000 | £94,250 | £200,000 | £141,300 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170 | — | £156 | £100 |
| 2017 | £180 | £104 | £137 | £92 |
| 2018 | £176 | £129 | £168 | £100 |
| 2019 | £190 | £121 | £158 | £102 |
| 2020 | £206 | £109 | £169 | £98 |
| 2021 | £223 | £71 | £187 | £117 |
| 2022 | £243 | £137 | £205 | £139 |
| 2023 | £239 | £140 | £184 | £137 |
| 2024 | £284 | £143 | £190 | £152 |
| 2025 | £270 | £186 | £239 | £159 |
| 2026 | £261 | £171 | £243 | £167 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2025 | 46, Railway Street, Wigan, WN2 2QL | Terraced | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 4, Linden Road, Wigan, WN2 2QS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 34, Fairman Drive, Wigan, WN2 2RT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £248,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 46, Fairman Drive, Wigan, WN2 2RT | Detached | Leasehold | £259,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 21, Fairman Drive, Wigan, WN2 2RT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £272,000 |
In the WN2 2QL postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 2QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Hindley Premier | 22-24 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LL | Walking directions to Hindley Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | 69 Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3AE | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
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 2QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul David Manniex
Hindley - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN2 2QL records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2QL in Hindley is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN2 2QL, including Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good), The Parks School (Good) and Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 2QL is Hindley, about 185 m away.
WN2 2QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,033 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 2QL is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul David Manniex (Reform UK).