Postcode WN2 3BW 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 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 £213,750. The nearest station is Hindley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and no 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 9,951 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Hindley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.4% 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.
The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from WN2 3BW.
Hindley West near WN2 3BW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 138 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 | 23 | £275,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £197,500 | £232 |
| Terraced | 67 | £142,000 | £166 |
| 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 | £292,000 | £94,250 | £200,000 | £141,300 |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 6, Trafford Road, Wigan, WN2 3BW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £151,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 16, Trafford Road, Wigan, WN2 3BW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 70, Waverley Road, Wigan, WN2 3BN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 34, Waverley Road, Wigan, WN2 3BN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 23, Waverley Road, Wigan, WN2 3BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the WN2 3BW postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 9 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2018. | |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Nov 2018
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Parks School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
The Parks School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 3BW
| 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 3BW, 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 3BW records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN2 3BW in Hindley is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN2 3BW, 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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN2 3BW is Hindley, about 1,079 m away.
WN2 3BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,951 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 3BW 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).