Postcode WN2 3LU 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 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Hindley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from WN2 3LU.
Hindley West near WN2 3LU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hindley | N/A | Walking directions to Hindley |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Hindley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £267,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £119,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £188,750 |
| Terraced | 51 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hindley
In the WN2 3LU postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hindley Premier | Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LL | Walking directions to Hindley Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | Back Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3FU | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 163 Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.