Postcode WN2 4PJ 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 East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Hindley East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4PJ.
Hindley East near WN2 4PJ 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 1.1 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 4PJ postcode area, located within Hindley East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.