Postcode WN2 5LQ is located in a rural village, 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 1.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 7.2% 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 289 ft away from WN2 5LQ.
Platt Bridge & Spring View near WN2 5LQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5LQ 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 5LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.