Postcode WN2 2TA is located in a major urban area, within the Ince area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ince-in-Makerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The median sale price in Ince is £152,500 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £206,250. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walmesley Park.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,372 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from WN2 2TA.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN2 2TA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Walmesley Park | Large | Walking directions to Walmesley Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £260,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £157,750 | £196 |
| Terraced | 36 | £125,500 | £150 |
| Flats | 1 | £52,500 | £89 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £111,500 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £174,000 | £90,000 | £76,000 |
| 2018 | £168,000 | £100,000 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £191,250 | £108,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £117,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £216,500 | £138,500 | £87,000 |
| 2022 | £261,995 | £172,000 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £274,995 | £194,498 | £125,250 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £211,925 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £294,500 | £189,975 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £154,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137 | £132 | £72 |
| 2017 | £172 | £107 | £87 |
| 2018 | £165 | £118 | £79 |
| 2019 | £173 | £128 | £95 |
| 2020 | £168 | £142 | £95 |
| 2021 | £204 | £160 | £101 |
| 2022 | £230 | £204 | £132 |
| 2023 | £252 | £213 | £163 |
| 2024 | £261 | £217 | £143 |
| 2025 | £281 | £233 | £168 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £161 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 2TA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 319, Manchester Road, Wigan, WN2 2LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 323, Manchester Road, Wigan, WN2 2LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 2, Parkbridge Close, Wigan, WN2 2AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 299, Manchester Road, Wigan, WN2 2ED | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 287, Manchester Road, Wigan, WN2 2ED | Terraced | Leasehold | £132,500 |
In the WN2 2TA postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ince CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. | |
Ince CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St William's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2018. | |
St William's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2018
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2022
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 2TA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
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 2TA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Painter
Ince - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN2 2TA records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN2 2TA in Ince is £152,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN2 2TA, including Ince CofE Primary School (Good), St William's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN2 2TA is Ince (Manchester), about 768 m away.
WN2 2TA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,372 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN2 2TA is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).