Postcode WN2 5RE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Abram Park.
Abram & Bickershaw has a moderate 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.
Abram & Bickershaw has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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.
The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 5RE.
Abram & Bickershaw near WN2 5RE 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abram Park | Small | Walking directions to Abram Park |
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 5RE postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 5RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abram Village Convenience Store | Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5RJ | Walking directions to Abram Village Convenience Store |
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: 01/01/2026.