Postcode WN2 3JW 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 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 nearest station is Hindley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Leyland Park.
Hindley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% 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 0.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 3JW.
Hindley West near WN2 3JW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leyland Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leyland Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3JW.
In the WN2 3JW postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 3JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | MA Food and Wine | Beaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EH | Walking directions to MA Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 163 Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | Back Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3FU | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 276 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3XD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 3JW, 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 3JW 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 3JW in Hindley West is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN2 3JW, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (Good), Hindley Junior and Infant School (Good) and Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 3JW is Hindley, about 1,377 m away.
WN2 3JW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,202 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 3JW 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.