Postcode WN2 4QY 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 Green area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year. The median sale price in Hindley Green is £225,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £261,100. The nearest station is Hindley, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hindley Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,042 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Hindley Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4QY.
Hindley Green near WN2 4QY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (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 | 41 | £305,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £220,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 33 | £160,000 | £182 |
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 | £213,000 | £146,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £224,000 | £181,000 |
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 | £243 | £179 |
| 2026 | £313 | £264 | £204 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | 62, Crossdale Road, Wigan, WN2 4QY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 115, Crossdale Road, Wigan, WN2 4QY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 123, Crossdale Road, Wigan, WN2 4QY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 6, Tintagel Road, Wigan, WN2 4QR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 20, Carville Grove, Wigan, WN2 4NN | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the WN2 4QY postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Hindley Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2012. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 4QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
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 4QY, 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 4QY records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN2 4QY in Hindley Green is £225,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN2 4QY, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good), Hindley Nursery School (Outstanding) and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN2 4QY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,042 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 4QY 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).