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WN2 3QD

Hazelmere Gardens

Hindley Green

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Detailed insights for WN2 3QD

Overview

Postcode WN2 3QD is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley Green area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year. The median sale price in Hindley Green is £220,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £251,250. The nearest station is Hindley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hindley East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,737 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hindley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.7%

Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from WN2 3QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley East near WN2 3QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hindley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN2 3QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hindley

N/A

Walking directions to Hindley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
3,121.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.67(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.75(+32%)
Burglary
8.34(+51%)
Vehicle crime
7.7(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
418
96.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.38%
African
5
1.15%
Irish
3
0.69%
Caribbean
1
0.23%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
126
36.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
58
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
25.97%
Owns with a mortgage
44
24.31%
Social rents from council
39
21.55%
Other social rented
31
17.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.18%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Hindley Green

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £255
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £251K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £420,000.

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 Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£310,000£304
Semi-Detached75£220,000£255
Terraced38£157,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£125,750£89,950
2017£201,500£130,000£90,500
2018£213,998£136,000£87,250
2019£225,000£160,000£105,000
2020£235,000£155,000£113,000
2021£247,500£160,000£103,500
2022£290,000£185,000£145,000
2023£273,500£190,000£125,000
2024£290,000£199,950£142,000
2025£295,000£215,000£145,500
2026£310,000£222,000£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£148£98
2017£182£157£116
2018£202£157£115
2019£212£194£125
2020£219£182£140
2021£232£198£138
2022£263£219£169
2023£266£215£147
2024£260£253£168
2025£274£244£176
2026£306£271£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025315, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3XDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£282,000
20 Jun 2025318, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3XDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£285,000
30 Apr 202650, Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QBTerracedFreehold£202,000
17 Apr 202668, Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QBTerracedFreehold£100,000
29 Aug 202534, Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QBTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WN2 3QD postcode area, located within Hindley East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 3QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryHindley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryOutwood Academy HindleyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 3QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 3QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier276 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3XDWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSpar25 Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QNWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons Daily163 Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMA Food and WineBeaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EHWalking directions to MA Food and Wine
0.5 miHindley Premier22-24 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LLWalking directions to Hindley Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 3QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Clarke

Hindley Green - 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
WardHindley GreenE05014999
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley EastE02001302
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 016EE01006286
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 3QD

Is WN2 3QD (Hindley East) safe?

The area around WN2 3QD records about 65 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.

What is the average house price near WN2 3QD?

The median sale price around WN2 3QD in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 3QD?

There are 13 schools close to WN2 3QD, including Hindley Nursery School (Outstanding), Outwood Academy Hindley and Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN2 3QD?

The closest station to WN2 3QD is Hindley, about 1,401 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN2 3QD?

WN2 3QD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 3QD (Hindley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 3QD is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liam Clarke (Reform UK).

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