Postcode WN2 5AR is located in a major urban area, within the Abram ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Platt Bridge & Spring View area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £35,100 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Platt Bridge Community Green.
Platt Bridge & Spring View has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Platt Bridge & Spring View has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £35,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from WN2 5AR.
Platt Bridge & Spring View near WN2 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Platt Bridge Community Green | Small | Walking directions to Platt Bridge Community Green |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Abram area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abram
In the WN2 5AR postcode area, located within Platt Bridge & Spring View, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Unit 3 Walthew Lane, Wigan, WN2 5AT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Car Street, Wigan, WN2 5JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Templeton Road, Wigan, WN2 5PD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Texaco | Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TB | Walking directions to Texaco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.