Postcode insights

WN2 5YS

Sheaves Close

Abram

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Detailed insights for WN2 5YS

Overview

Postcode WN2 5YS 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 Bryn, 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
9.8%
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 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

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% 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 5YS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,747.2 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
311
93.67%
Other
6
1.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.2%
Other White
4
1.2%
Indian
3
0.9%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.8%
Level 3 (A level)
61
24.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.6%
No qualifications
34
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
54.46%
Owns outright
21
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.96%
Social rents from council
9
8.04%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5YS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN2 5YS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20262, Sheaves Close, Wigan, WN2 5YSDetachedFreehold£265,000
21 Aug 202516, Sheaves Close, Wigan, WN2 5YSDetachedFreehold£345,000
04 Jul 20259, Sheaves Close, Wigan, WN2 5YSDetachedFreehold£340,000
01 May 202646, Holcroft Drive, Wigan, WN2 5YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Dec 202516, Holcroft Drive, Wigan, WN2 5YPDetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

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

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN2 5YS
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 (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 5YS, 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 Introduced2007-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WN2 5YS

Is WN2 5YS (Abram & Bickershaw) safe?

The area around WN2 5YS 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 5YS?

The median sale price around WN2 5YS 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 5YS?

There is 1 school close to WN2 5YS, 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 5YS?

WN2 5YS 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 5YS (Abram & Bickershaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.