Postcode WN2 3BL is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley area 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 median sale price in Hindley is £160,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Hindley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Walmesley Park.
Hindley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,394 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 0.0% 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 3 ft away from WN2 3BL.
Hindley West near WN2 3BL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Walmesley Park | Large | Walking directions to Walmesley Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £272,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £195,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 64 | £140,300 | £165 |
| Flats | 6 | £103,250 | £193 |
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 | £141,000 |
| 2026 | £259,000 | £94,250 | £200,000 | £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 | £270 | £186 | £239 | £159 |
| 2026 | £261 | £171 | £243 | £167 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2026 | 119, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 3BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 113, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 3BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 138, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 3DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £139,950 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 108, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN2 3DF | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 19, Hanover Road, Wigan, WN2 3BT | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the WN2 3BL postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | 69 Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3AE | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | MA Food and Wine | Beaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EH | Walking directions to MA Food and Wine |
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 3BL, 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 3BL 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 3BL in Hindley is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN2 3BL, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (Good), St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (Good) and The Parks School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 3BL is Hindley, about 975 m away.
WN2 3BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,394 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 3BL 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).