Postcode WN2 4LS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Hindley Green has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from WN2 4LS.
Hindley Green near WN2 4LS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £141,600 |
10 year median price trend in Hindley Green
In the WN2 4LS postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 276 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 3XD | Walking directions to 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: 01/01/2026.