Postcode WN2 3SH is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley Green ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year. The nearest station is Hindley, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,825 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Hindley East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 3SH.
Hindley East near WN2 3SH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £305,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £219,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 32 | £157,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 1 | £96,000 | £109 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £297,475 | £217,000 | £146,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £271 | £244 | £179 |
| 2026 | £313 | £263 | £189 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3SH.
In the WN2 3SH postcode area, located within Hindley East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 3SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liam Clarke
Hindley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN2 3SH records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3SH in Hindley East is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN2 3SH, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good), Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (Outstanding) and Hindley Green Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN2 3SH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,825 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 3SH 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).
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.