Postcode insights

WN2 5RS

Whitley Crescent

Abram

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Detailed insights for WN2 5RS

Overview

Postcode WN2 5RS 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 low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abram Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Abram & Bickershaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Abram & Bickershaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.9%

Approximately 28.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from WN2 5RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Abram & Bickershaw near WN2 5RS 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN2 5RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAbram ParkSmallWalking directions to Abram Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
5,324.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.98(-57%)
Vehicle crime
8.22(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-39%)
Burglary
3.65(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
92.25%
Other White
19
5.08%
Pakistani
4
1.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.8%
Chinese
1
0.27%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
21.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
21.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
17.45%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.41%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
32.21%
Social rents from council
41
27.52%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.36%
Total households: 149

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202562, Kingsdown Road, Wigan, WN2 5RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
14 Mar 202511, Greenoak Close, Wigan, WN2 5XNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
08 Jan 2026427, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XBOtherFreehold£130,000
08 Jan 2026427, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XBOtherLeasehold£130,000
09 Dec 2025437, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XBTerracedLeasehold£96,000

Schools

In the WN2 5RS postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN2 5RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 5RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAbram Village Convenience StoreWarrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5RJWalking directions to Abram Village Convenience Store

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 5RS, 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 026CE01006216
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 5RS

Is WN2 5RS (Abram & Bickershaw) safe?

The area around WN2 5RS records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5RS?

The median sale price around WN2 5RS 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 5RS?

There are 2 schools close to WN2 5RS, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram (Good) and Holy Family Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 5RS?

WN2 5RS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 5RS 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.