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WN2 4GB

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Hindley Green

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Detailed insights for WN2 4GB

Overview

Postcode WN2 4GB 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 Green area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.9 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 Green is £41,424 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hindley Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hindley Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4GB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley Green near WN2 4GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
5,536.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-37%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.68(-85%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.64(-74%)
Vehicle crime
4.13(-31%)
Burglary
4.13(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
395
92.29%
Indian
15
3.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.64%
Pakistani
5
1.17%
Other White
3
0.7%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
22.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
77
22%
Level 3 (A level)
73
20.86%
No qualifications
58
16.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
44%
Owns outright
66
37.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
16%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.71%
Social rents from council
1
0.57%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Hindley Green

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

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.

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
Detached36£305,000£292
Semi-Detached70£219,000£248
Terraced32£157,000£178
Flats1£96,000£109

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£297,475£217,000£146,000
2026£310,000£220,000£160,000
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£271£244£179
2026£313£263£189
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 4GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 20254, Withinlea Close, Wigan, WN2 4GBDetachedLeasehold£336,000
20 Feb 202612, Penswick Road, Wigan, WN2 4GATerracedFreehold£190,000
25 Apr 202531, Penswick Road, Wigan, WN2 4GADetachedLeasehold£285,000
22 Aug 202519, Harvest Way, Wigan, WN2 4GDDetachedLeasehold£340,000
11 Aug 20258, Harvest Way, Wigan, WN2 4GDDetachedLeasehold£305,000

Schools

In the WN2 4GB postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 4GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHindley Green Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 4GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily805 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4GB, 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 GreenE02001305
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 019DE01006281
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2003-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 4GB

Is WN2 4GB (Hindley Green) safe?

The area around WN2 4GB 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.

What is the average house price near WN2 4GB?

The median sale price around WN2 4GB in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 4GB?

There are 8 schools close to WN2 4GB, including Hindley Green Community Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 4GB?

WN2 4GB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 4GB (Hindley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 4GB 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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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.