Postcode WN2 3AF 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 and very high crime levels, with around 168.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Hindley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from WN2 3AF.
Hindley West near WN2 3AF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £260,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £186,750 | £232 |
| Terraced | 58 | £140,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,750 | £200 |
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 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £96,750 | £196,000 | £140,300 |
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 | £265 | £186 | £239 | £157 |
| 2026 | £252 | £291 | £243 | £166 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3AF.
In the WN2 3AF postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 3AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | Back Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3FU | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Hindley Premier | Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LL | Walking directions to Hindley Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | MA Food and Wine | Beaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EH | Walking directions to MA Food and Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN2 3AF, 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 3AF records about 168 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN2 3AF in Hindley West is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN2 3AF, including The Parks School (Good), Hindley Junior and Infant School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 3AF is Hindley, about 772 m away.
WN2 3AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,414 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 3AF 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).
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.