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WN2 5YP

Holcroft Drive

Abram

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Detailed insights for WN2 5YP

Overview

Postcode WN2 5YP 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 Hindley, about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

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

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN2 5YP.

Flood risk

No risk

Abram & Bickershaw near WN2 5YP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hindley located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
763.1 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
224
87.16%
African
13
5.06%
Other
5
1.95%
Other Black
4
1.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.56%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
42.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
19.41%
Level 3 (A level)
32
18.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
7.06%
No qualifications
11
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
61.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
20.48%
Owns outright
8
9.64%
Other social rented
4
4.82%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.41%
Total households: 83

Property prices in Abram

Median price: £162,000
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 147
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £208K

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.

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
Detached23£315,000£238
Semi-Detached55£188,000£214
Terraced62£132,000£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£280,000£64,000£189,000£127,500
2026£322,500£67,500£174,000£132,000
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£240£103£211£160
2026£237£113£196£162
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 5YP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5YP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 202614, Holcroft Drive, Wigan, WN2 5YPDetachedFreehold£268,500
01 May 202646, Holcroft Drive, Wigan, WN2 5YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Dec 202516, Holcroft Drive, Wigan, WN2 5YPDetachedFreehold£160,000
07 Nov 202515, Holcroft Drive, Wigan, WN2 5YPTerracedFreehold£185,000
20 Mar 20262, Sheaves Close, Wigan, WN2 5YSDetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the WN2 5YP postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN2 5YP

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 5YP, 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 Introduced2007-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 5YP

Is WN2 5YP (Abram & Bickershaw) safe?

The area around WN2 5YP 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 5YP?

The median sale price around WN2 5YP in Abram is £162,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN2 5YP?

There is 1 school close to WN2 5YP, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN2 5YP?

WN2 5YP 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).

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

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