Postcode WN2 2SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the New Springs area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Springs has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
New Springs has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Springs is £44,310 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 2SQ.
New Springs near WN2 2SQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £267,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £119,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £191,500 |
| Terraced | 50 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hindley
In the WN2 2SQ postcode area, located within New Springs, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 16/01/2026.