Postcode WN2 4DW 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 high crime levels, with around 79.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley West has a 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.
Hindley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4DW.
Hindley West near WN2 4DW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 4DW postcode area, located within Hindley West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Hindley Premier | Chapel Green Road, Wigan, WN2 3LL | Walking directions to Hindley Premier |
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.