Postcode WN2 5JT is located in a rural town, 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 and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year. The nearest station is Bryn located about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Viridor Wood.
Platt Bridge & Spring View has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Platt Bridge & Spring View has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.4% 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 per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WN2 5JT.
Platt Bridge & Spring View near WN2 5JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bryn located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Viridor Wood | Large | Walking directions to Viridor Wood |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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 | 19 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £74,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £126,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abram
In the WN2 5JT postcode area, located within Platt Bridge & Spring View, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 5JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Brierley's Corner Shop | Brynn Street, Wigan, WN2 5JT | Walking directions to Brierley's Corner Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.