Postcode WN2 4RE 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 level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Hindley Green is £38,300 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 1.3 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 a high crime rate.
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 of residents in Hindley Green is £38,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from WN2 4RE.
Hindley Green near WN2 4RE 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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £412,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £211,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £138,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hindley Green
In the WN2 4RE postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.