Postcode WN2 4PW 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 Hindley, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Hindley Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.6% 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.
The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WN2 4PW.
Hindley Green near WN2 4PW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £305,000 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £219,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 32 | £157,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 1 | £96,000 | £109 |
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 | £297,475 | £217,000 | £146,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
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 | £271 | £244 | £179 |
| 2026 | £313 | £263 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4PW.
In the WN2 4PW postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 805 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN2 4PW, 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 4PW 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.
The median sale price around WN2 4PW in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN2 4PW, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good) and Oakfield High School and College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN2 4PW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 4PW 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).
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.