Postcode WN2 5RT is located in a major urban area, within the Abram area 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 median sale price in Abram is £162,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £207,500. 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.
Abram & Bickershaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,602 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Abram & Bickershaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 5RT.
Abram & Bickershaw near WN2 5RT 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abram Park | Small | Walking directions to Abram Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Abram area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £315,000 | £238 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £188,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 62 | £132,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 7 | £64,000 | £103 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £280,000 | £64,000 | £189,000 | £127,500 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £67,500 | £174,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240 | £103 | £211 | £160 |
| 2026 | £237 | £113 | £196 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5RT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 62, Kingsdown Road, Wigan, WN2 5RN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £151,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 7, Oak Avenue, Wigan, WN2 5XH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 4, Elm Road, Wigan, WN2 5XG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 5, Elm Road, Wigan, WN2 5XG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 427, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XB | Other | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the WN2 5RT postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 5RT
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN2 5RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David William Bowker
Abram - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN2 5RT 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.
The median sale price around WN2 5RT in Abram is £162,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WN2 5RT, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram (Good) and Holy Family Catholic Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN2 5RT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 5RT 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).