Postcode WN2 3XL 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 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 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Leyland Park.
Hindley East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,170 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% 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 13.5% 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 3XL.
Hindley East near WN2 3XL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leyland Park | Medium | Walking directions to Leyland Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £310,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 38 | £157,000 | £183 |
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 | £295,000 | £215,000 | £145,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £222,000 | £171,000 |
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 | £274 | £244 | £176 |
| 2026 | £306 | £271 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 3XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 29, Amber Gardens, Wigan, WN2 3RW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 37, Amber Gardens, Wigan, WN2 3RW | Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 24, Amber Gardens, Wigan, WN2 3RW | Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 2, Amber Gardens, Wigan, WN2 3RW | Detached | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 26, Corsey Road, Wigan, WN2 3XB | Detached | Leasehold | £242,000 |
In the WN2 3XL postcode area, located within Hindley East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 3XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 163 Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 276 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3XD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | MA Food and Wine | Beaufort Street, Wigan, WN2 3EH | Walking directions to MA Food and Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Nally's Mini Mart | 69 Market Street, Wigan, WN2 3AE | Walking directions to Nally's Mini Mart |
| 0.5 mi | Hindley Premier | 22-24 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LL | Walking directions to Hindley Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN2 3XL, 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 3XL 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 3XL in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN2 3XL, including Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy (Outstanding), Hindley Junior and Infant School (Good) and Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN2 3XL is Hindley, about 1,449 m away.
WN2 3XL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,170 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 3XL 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).