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WN2 4HH

Windsor Grove

Hindley Green

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Detailed insights for WN2 4HH

Overview

Postcode WN2 4HH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hindley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hindley Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from WN2 4HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley Green near WN2 4HH 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
7,931 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.01(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.55(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.36(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.36(+23%)
Public order
6.74(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
93.54%
Other White
8
2.46%
Pakistani
5
1.54%
Arab
4
1.23%
Other Asian
3
0.92%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
22.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
30.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
30.82%
Owns outright
46
28.93%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.66%
Social rents from council
3
1.89%
Total households: 159

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 4HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026748, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SBTerracedLeasehold£117,000
19 Mar 2026783, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SBTerracedLeasehold£128,000
13 Nov 2025755, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SBTerracedLeasehold£135,000
11 Sept 2025762, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SBTerracedLeasehold£130,000
26 Aug 2025804, Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SBTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 4HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHindley Green Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 4HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily805 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miTesco Express672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAldi641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLondis621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miGo Local553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJWalking directions to Go Local

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 4HH, 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 019AE01006278
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 4HH

Is WN2 4HH (Hindley Green) safe?

The area around WN2 4HH records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4HH?

The median sale price around WN2 4HH 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 4HH?

There are 7 schools close to WN2 4HH, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good), Hindley Green Community Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 4HH?

WN2 4HH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.