Postcode insights

WN2 5RZ

Abram

Wigan

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Detailed insights for WN2 5RZ

Overview

Postcode WN2 5RZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abram Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Abram & Bickershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Abram & Bickershaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 7 ft away from WN2 5RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Abram & Bickershaw near WN2 5RZ 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 5RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbram ParkSmallWalking directions to Abram Park

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
1,931.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.31(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.01(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.83(+198%)
Public order
17.4(+72%)
Vehicle crime
9.43(+57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
91.29%
Other White
13
5.39%
Irish
4
1.66%
Indian
3
1.24%
Caribbean
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
25.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.23%
No qualifications
28
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
14.21%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
36.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
32.71%
Owns outright
28
26.17%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.67%
Total households: 107

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026339, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5RJTerracedLeasehold£130,000
24 Oct 202562, Kingsdown Road, Wigan, WN2 5RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
12 Dec 2025386, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XATerracedFreehold£130,000
07 Nov 2025322, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XATerracedFreehold£135,000
05 Sept 2025392, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN2 5XATerracedLeasehold£127,000

Schools

In the WN2 5RZ postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

1.0 miPrimaryPlatt Bridge Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 5RZ
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 5RZ, 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 026BE01006214
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 5RZ

Is WN2 5RZ (Abram & Bickershaw) safe?

The area around WN2 5RZ records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5RZ?

The median sale price around WN2 5RZ 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 5RZ?

There are 3 schools close to WN2 5RZ, 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 5RZ?

WN2 5RZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,477 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN2 5RZ 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.