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WN2 2SG

Highfield Road

Hindley

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Detailed insights for WN2 2SG

Overview

Postcode WN2 2SG 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 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 nearest station is Hindley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Hindley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hindley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from WN2 2SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley West near WN2 2SG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN2 2SG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Hindley

N/A

Walking directions to Hindley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
676.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.09(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(-30%)
Burglary
8.33(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-34%)
Vehicle crime
5.35(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
339
95.49%
Other White
9
2.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.85%
Chinese
2
0.56%
Irish
2
0.56%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
41.25%
Level 3 (A level)
59
19.47%
No qualifications
39
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
53.47%
Owns with a mortgage
55
38.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.39%
Social rents from council
1
0.69%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Hindley

Median price£150,500
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £208K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£260,000£264
Semi-Detached40£186,750£232
Terraced58£140,000£157
Flats6£105,750£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£140,000
2026£230,000£96,750£196,000£140,300
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£265£186£239£157
2026£252£291£243£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202514, Highfield Road, Wigan, WN2 2SGOtherFreehold£650
27 Mar 202512, Highfield Road, Wigan, WN2 2SGOtherFreehold£650
16 May 2025182, Ladies Lane, Wigan, WN2 2QJTerracedLeasehold£174,000
12 Sept 2025Apartment 19, The Parsonage, Hoade Street, Wigan, WN2 2PYFlatsLeasehold£125,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 16, The Parsonage, Hoade Street, Wigan, WN2 2PYFlatsLeasehold£119,950

Schools

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

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

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCastle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 2SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 2SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaLadies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco ExtraCross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3ATWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miHindley PremierChapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LLWalking directions to Hindley Premier
0.5 miNally's Mini MartBack Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3FUWalking directions to Nally's Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN2 2SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul David Manniex

Hindley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardHindleyE05014998
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley WestE02001299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 013BE01006271
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 2SG

Is WN2 2SG (Hindley West) safe?

The area around WN2 2SG 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.

What is the average house price near WN2 2SG?

The median sale price around WN2 2SG in Hindley West is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 2SG?

There are 8 schools close to WN2 2SG, including The Parks School (Good), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (Good) and Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN2 2SG?

The closest station to WN2 2SG is Hindley, about 87 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN2 2SG?

WN2 2SG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,831 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 2SG (Hindley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 2SG 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).

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Data Sources

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.