Postcode WN2 4PL is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley Green area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley East is £39,634 per year. The median sale price in Hindley Green is £220,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £251,250. The nearest station is Hindley, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,737 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Hindley East has an average 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 4PL.
Hindley East near WN2 4PL 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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £310,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 38 | £157,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £295,000 | £215,000 | £145,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £222,000 | £171,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £274 | £244 | £176 |
| 2026 | £306 | £271 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 31, Longhurst Road, Wigan, WN2 4PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 46, Longhurst Road, Wigan, WN2 4PL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 20, Longhurst Road, Wigan, WN2 4PL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 39, Ruabon Crescent, Wigan, WN2 4PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 29, Ruabon Crescent, Wigan, WN2 4PJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £257,000 |
In the WN2 4PL postcode area, located within Hindley East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 4PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 553 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 25 Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, WN2 3QN | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN2 4PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liam Clarke
Hindley Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN2 4PL records about 65 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.
The median sale price around WN2 4PL in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN2 4PL, including Oakfield High School and College (Outstanding), Outwood Academy Hindley and Hindley Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN2 4PL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,737 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 4PL 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).