Postcode insights

WN2 5NX

Eastgarth

Abram

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Detailed insights for WN2 5NX

Overview

Postcode WN2 5NX 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 and very high crime levels, with around 234.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Abram Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
235
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Platt Bridge & Spring View has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Platt Bridge & Spring View has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.6%

Approximately 52.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from WN2 5NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Platt Bridge & Spring View near WN2 5NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN2 5NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAbram ParkSmallWalking directions to Abram Park
0.1 miPlatt Bridge Community GreenSmallWalking directions to Platt Bridge Community Green

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
298.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
75.1(+318%)
Violence and sexual offences
72.46(+94%)
Criminal damage and arson
56.65(+530%)
Public order
39.53(+290%)
Other theft
22.4(+239%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
88.59%
Other White
20
7.6%
African
6
2.28%
Chinese
1
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
30.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
19.35%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
13.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.44%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
48.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.18%
Owns outright
19
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.53%
Other social rented
5
4.39%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Abram

Median price£164,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £209K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Abram area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abram over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£287,500£239
Semi-Detached62£194,000£211
Terraced63£130,000£160
Flats7£64,000£103

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abram

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,500£134,000£106,000£67,500
2017£174,995£58,000£107,500£78,000
2018£180,000£141,000£120,000£76,250
2019£165,000£58,000£125,000£75,000
2020£180,500£67,000£117,250£86,000
2021£179,995£52,000£138,000£97,000
2022£219,000£89,307£154,500£114,000
2023£256,495£80,000£164,998£115,000
2024£268,500£84,000£170,000£130,000
2025£279,000£64,000£189,000£127,000
2026£320,000£70,000£173,000£134,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abram.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£252£124£79
2017£160£91£123£91
2018£171£211£145£89
2019£166£84£151£89
2020£174£94£156£104
2021£203£89£166£121
2022£220£185£196£129
2023£230£123£201£136
2024£230£142£203£150
2025£238£103£211£160
2026£259£107£216£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abram.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abram in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20258, Southfield, Wigan, WN2 5NUTerracedFreehold£119,000
19 Dec 202511, Templeton Road, Wigan, WN2 5PBTerracedLeasehold£120,000
17 Dec 202515, Templeton Road, Wigan, WN2 5PBTerracedLeasehold£55,000
31 Mar 202653, Gas Street, Wigan, WN2 5LSFlatsLeasehold£45,000
30 Jan 202669, Gas Street, Wigan, WN2 5LSFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the WN2 5NX postcode area, located within Platt Bridge & Spring View, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN2 5NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, AbramAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPlatt Bridge Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 5NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 5NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandTempleton Road, Wigan, WN2 5PDWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miCo-op FoodCar Street, Wigan, WN2 5JDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOne StopUnit 3 Walthew Lane, Wigan, WN2 5ATWalking directions to One Stop

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 5NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David William Bowker

Abram - 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
WardAbramE05014989
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Platt Bridge & Spring ViewE02001310
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 024AE01006213
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 5NX

Is WN2 5NX (Platt Bridge & Spring View) safe?

The area around WN2 5NX records about 235 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5NX?

The median sale price around WN2 5NX in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £164,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 5NX?

There are 5 schools close to WN2 5NX, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram (Good), Platt Bridge Community School (Outstanding) and Holy Family Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 5NX?

WN2 5NX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 5NX (Platt Bridge & Spring View) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 5NX is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David William Bowker (Reform UK).

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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.