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WN2 3JE

Macclesfield Close

Hindley

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Detailed insights for WN2 3JE

Overview

Postcode WN2 3JE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Hindley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.5%

Approximately 48.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from WN2 3JE.

Flood risk

Low

Hindley West near WN2 3JE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN2 3JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hindley

N/A

Walking directions to Hindley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
4,248.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.57(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.45(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.15(+12%)
Public order
12.67(+25%)
Other theft
11.51(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
90.93%
Chinese
8
2.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.6%
Other Asian
5
1.33%
African
3
0.8%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
118
38.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.16%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
11.29%
Apprenticeship
32
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
89
44.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
22.77%
Owns outright
27
13.37%
Owns with a mortgage
18
8.91%
Other social rented
9
4.46%
Total households: 202

Property prices in Hindley

Median price£150,500
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £208K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£260,000£264
Semi-Detached40£186,750£232
Terraced58£140,000£157
Flats6£105,750£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hindley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202621, Holt Street, Wigan, WN2 3JBTerracedLeasehold£142,000
20 Oct 202517, Emlyn Street, Wigan, WN2 3LFTerracedFreehold£146,000
28 Nov 202512, Liverpool Road, Wigan, WN2 3HUTerracedLeasehold£140,000
20 Aug 202513, Didsbury Grove, Wigan, WN2 3HDTerracedLeasehold£103,000
15 Jan 2026135, Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3AAOtherFreehold£40,000

Schools

In the WN2 3JE postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 3JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Parks SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 3JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 3JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraCross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3ATWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miNally's Mini MartBack Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3FUWalking directions to Nally's Mini Mart
0.3 miMA Food and WineBeaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EHWalking directions to MA Food and Wine
0.3 miAsdaLadies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons Daily163 Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN2 3JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul David Manniex

Hindley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardHindleyE05014998
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley WestE02001299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 013AE01006269
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 3JE

Is WN2 3JE (Hindley West) safe?

The area around WN2 3JE 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.

What is the average house price near WN2 3JE?

The median sale price around WN2 3JE in Hindley West is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 3JE?

There are 11 schools close to WN2 3JE, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (Good), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (Good) and The Parks School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN2 3JE?

The closest station to WN2 3JE is Hindley, about 987 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN2 3JE?

WN2 3JE 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).

Who represents WN2 3JE (Hindley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 3JE 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).

Data Sources

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.