Area360 logo

Postcode insights

WN2 2RL

Hindley

Wigan

Interactive map showing WN2 2RL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WN2 2RL

Overview

Postcode WN2 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley West area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hindley West is £37,200 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Hindley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hindley West has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Hindley West is £37,200 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from WN2 2RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley West near WN2 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN2 2RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hindley

N/A

Walking directions to Hindley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
9,316 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
92.39%
Other White
15
5.19%
Caribbean
2
0.69%
Chinese
2
0.69%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
29.71%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.26%
Social rents from council
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Hindley

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hindley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£263,750
Flats3£119,950
Semi-Detached52£185,750
Terraced54£135,000

10 year median price trend in Hindley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.

Schools

In the WN2 2RL postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Parks SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 2RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaLadies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QAWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miHindley PremierChapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LLWalking directions to Hindley Premier
0.2 miNally's Mini MartBack Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3FUWalking directions to Nally's Mini Mart
0.2 miTesco ExtraCross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3ATWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miMA Food and WineBeaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EHWalking directions to MA Food and Wine

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.