Postcode WN2 3EG 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,255 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Hindley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 127 ft away from WN2 3EG.
Hindley West near WN2 3EG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 36, Algernon Street, Wigan, WN2 3EG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 5, Algernon Street, Wigan, WN2 3EG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 167, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Terraced | Leasehold | £179,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 79, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Terraced | Leasehold | £147,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 117, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Terraced | Leasehold | £136,000 |
In the WN2 3EG postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 3EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | MA Food and Wine | Beaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EH | Walking directions to MA Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 163 Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | 69 Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3AE | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Hindley Premier | 22-24 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LL | Walking directions to Hindley Premier |
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 3EG, 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 3EG records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3EG in Hindley is £160,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN2 3EG, including Hindley Junior and Infant School (Good), The Parks School (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 3EG is Hindley, about 1,101 m away.
WN2 3EG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,255 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 3EG 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).