Postcode insights

WN2 5QJ

School Street

Abram

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Detailed insights for WN2 5QJ

Overview

Postcode WN2 5QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Abram ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Abram & Bickershaw area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 1.9 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Abram & Bickershaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Abram & Bickershaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from WN2 5QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Abram & Bickershaw near WN2 5QJ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN2 5QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAbram ParkSmallWalking directions to Abram Park
0.5 miPlatt Bridge Community GreenSmallWalking directions to Platt Bridge Community Green

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
4,873.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.14(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.65(-24%)
Vehicle crime
12.93(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(-20%)
Public order
2.87(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
97.19%
African
5
2.01%
Irish
1
0.4%
Other White
1
0.4%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
31.19%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.79%
Other social rented
17
15.18%
Social rents from council
11
9.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202514, Vicarage Road, Wigan, WN2 5QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
07 Apr 202512, Vicarage Road, Wigan, WN2 5QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
27 Mar 2026100, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5QHTerracedLeasehold£130,000
30 Jan 2026166, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5QHTerracedLeasehold£155,000
24 Nov 2025136, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5QHTerracedLeasehold£107,500

Schools

In the WN2 5QJ postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryPlatt Bridge Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 5QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 5QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAbram Village Convenience StoreWarrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5RJWalking directions to Abram Village Convenience Store
0.4 miCo-op FoodCar Street, Wigan, WN2 5JDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miIcelandTempleton Road, Wigan, WN2 5PDWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 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 5QJ, 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)Abram & BickershawE02001312
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 026AE01006212
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 5QJ

Is WN2 5QJ (Abram & Bickershaw) safe?

The area around WN2 5QJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5QJ?

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

What schools are near WN2 5QJ?

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

How deprived is the area around WN2 5QJ?

WN2 5QJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN2 5QJ (Abram & Bickershaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 5QJ 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).

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.