Postcode insights

WN2 4BZ

Cowburn Street

Hindley

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Detailed insights for WN2 4BZ

Overview

Postcode WN2 4BZ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Hindley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,896 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hindley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley West is £39,711 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from WN2 4BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley West near WN2 4BZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN2 4BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hindley

N/A

Walking directions to Hindley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
939.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.36(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.29(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.57(+118%)
Public order
7.42(-27%)
Vehicle crime
6.07(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
95.67%
Other White
9
3.9%
Irish
1
0.43%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
28.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
22.79%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
66.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Hindley

Median price£150,500
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £208K

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.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£260,000£264
Semi-Detached40£186,750£232
Terraced58£140,000£157
Flats6£105,750£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202511, Lynton Road, Wigan, WN2 4EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
18 Dec 20252, Brindle Street, Wigan, WN2 4DATerracedFreehold£171,000
27 Jun 202519, Greenfields Close, Wigan, WN2 4ELSemi-DetachedLeasehold£154,000
02 May 20259, Royal Court, Cowburn Street, Wigan, WN2 4GROtherLeasehold£64,950
20 Jun 2025185, Castle Hill Road, Wigan, WN2 4BUTerracedLeasehold£172,000

Schools

In the WN2 4BZ postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 4BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCastle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNurseryHindley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 4BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparBorsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QNWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

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 4BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul David Manniex

Hindley - 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
WardHindleyE05014998
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley WestE02001299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 013DE01006273
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 4BZ

Is WN2 4BZ (Hindley West) safe?

The area around WN2 4BZ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4BZ?

The median sale price around WN2 4BZ in Hindley West is £150,500 (about £194 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 4BZ?

There are 9 schools close to WN2 4BZ, including Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School (Good), Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Hindley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN2 4BZ?

The closest station to WN2 4BZ is Hindley, about 857 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN2 4BZ?

WN2 4BZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 4BZ (Hindley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 4BZ 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).

Data Sources

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.