Postcode WN2 3HN 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 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 nearest station is Hindley, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,689 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% 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 64.2% 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 41 ft away from WN2 3HN.
Hindley West near WN2 3HN 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3HN.
In the WN2 3HN postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 3HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 3HN, 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 3HN 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN2 3HN in Hindley West is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN2 3HN, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (Good), Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (Outstanding) and Hindley Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN2 3HN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,689 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 3HN 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.