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WN3 4AD

Abram

Wigan

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Detailed insights for WN3 4AD

Overview

Postcode WN3 4AD is located in a major urban area, within the Abram ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Platt Bridge & Spring View area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Platt Bridge & Spring View has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Platt Bridge & Spring View has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WN3 4AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Platt Bridge & Spring View near WN3 4AD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 4AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
6,410.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.33(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.82(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+22%)
Public order
8.41(-17%)
Vehicle crime
7.99(+33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
94.01%
Other White
6
1.8%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.5%
Chinese
4
1.2%
Roma
2
0.6%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.7%
No qualifications
52
20.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.06%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
34.06%
Owns outright
34
24.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.46%
Other social rented
16
11.59%
Social rents from council
8
5.8%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Abram

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Abram area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abram in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abram over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£280,000
Flats4£74,500
Semi-Detached46£180,000
Terraced60£126,000

10 year median price trend in Abram

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram.

Schools

In the WN3 4AD postcode area, located within Platt Bridge & Spring View, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 4AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableNewbridge Learning CommunityCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryPlatt Bridge Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 4AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 4AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo LocalWarrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TJWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miTexacoWarrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TBWalking directions to Texaco

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardAbramE05014989
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Platt Bridge & Spring ViewE02001310
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 024CE01006217
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2025-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.