Postcode insights

WN2 4RH

Briar Close

Hindley Green

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Detailed insights for WN2 4RH

Overview

Postcode WN2 4RH 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 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 nearest station is Hindley, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Hindley Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hindley Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 4RH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley Green near WN2 4RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hindley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
582
Population density
1,956.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.7(-7%)
Violence and sexual offences
12(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.83(-13%)
Burglary
5.74(+4%)
Public order
4.18(-59%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
553
95.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.2%
Other White
7
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.86%
Indian
4
0.69%
Total population: 581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
33.54%
Level 3 (A level)
110
22.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
81
16.77%
No qualifications
56
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 483

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
137
58.8%
Owns outright
87
37.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
3.86%
Total households: 233

Property prices in Hindley Green

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£305,000£292
Semi-Detached70£219,000£248
Terraced32£157,000£178
Flats1£96,000£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hindley Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 4RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202524, Briar Close, Wigan, WN2 4RHOtherFreehold£2,350
09 Jul 202512, Briar Close, Wigan, WN2 4RHOtherFreehold£2,350
04 Jul 202519, Briar Close, Wigan, WN2 4RHOtherFreehold£2,350
03 Jul 202517, Briar Close, Wigan, WN2 4RHOtherFreehold£2,350
02 Jul 202522, Briar Close, Wigan, WN2 4RHOtherFreehold£2,300

Schools

In the WN2 4RH postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 4RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOakfield High School and CollegeCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 4RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 4RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis621 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldi641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miGo Local553 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SJWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miTesco Express672 Atherton Road, Wigan, WN2 4SQWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN2 4RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Clarke

Hindley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardHindley GreenE05014999
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley GreenE02001305
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 019EE01006285
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 4RH

Is WN2 4RH (Hindley Green) safe?

The area around WN2 4RH 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN2 4RH?

The median sale price around WN2 4RH in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 4RH?

There are 11 schools close to WN2 4RH, including Oakfield High School and College (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 4RH?

WN2 4RH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 4RH (Hindley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 4RH 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).

Data Sources

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.