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WN3 4AP

Wilcock Street

Douglas

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Detailed insights for WN3 4AP

Overview

Postcode WN3 4AP is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £150,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,875 and £175,000. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pier Quarter Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
250
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Wigan South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,061 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from WN3 4AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan South near WN3 4AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 4AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western
0.4 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN3 4AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPier Quarter GardenSmallWalking directions to Pier Quarter Garden

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
906.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.67(+1140%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.47(+209%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.07(+34%)
Burglary
48.6(+777%)
Vehicle crime
45.16(+654%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
421
90.15%
Other White
23
4.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.5%
Other
6
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.43%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
26.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
67
17.72%
No qualifications
62
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
104
50.49%
Owns outright
64
31.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
15.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.94%
Shared ownership
1
0.49%
Total households: 206

Property prices in Douglas

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 135
Typical range (middle 50%): £123K – £175K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£256
Semi-Detached55£166,000£206
Terraced66£129,250£163
Flats5£75,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Douglas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,500£67,500£102,995£89,500
2017£147,995£83,250£115,000£84,000
2018£164,998£67,500£110,000£87,750
2019£159,498£70,000£115,000£88,975
2020£190,000£105,495£135,000£98,500
2021£165,000£96,248£140,000£105,000
2022£223,950£73,900£156,000£130,000
2023£187,000£87,000£153,000£130,000
2024£202,500£82,500£158,000£131,000
2025£212,000£65,000£165,000£135,000
2026£300,000£75,000£167,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124£105£141£99
2017£178£133£135£99
2018£182£112£144£98
2019£170£116£134£105
2020£166£172£157£111
2021£152£156£158£115
2022£245£125£190£147
2023£250£139£184£141
2024£229£137£187£157
2025£244£127£206£162
2026£259£82£207£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Pennyhurst Mill, Haig Street, Wigan, WN3 4AZOtherFreehold£2,050
28 Apr 20257, Eleanor Street, Wigan, WN3 5AQTerracedLeasehold£109,000
18 Jul 2025James Risley Ltd, York Street, Wigan, WN3 4BYOtherFreehold£455,000
07 Jan 2026Aldi Stores Limited, Frith Street, Wigan, WN5 0XNOtherLeasehold£1,250,000
16 Jun 2025Apartment 21, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQFlatsLeasehold£45,500

Schools

In the WN3 4AP postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 4AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusWigan and Leigh CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 4AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 4AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaSoho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XAWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miFarmfoodsUnit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ADWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miMalina Mini Market61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EAWalking directions to Malina Mini Market
0.4 miAldiScot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miNewpoz Shop60 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BAWalking directions to Newpoz Shop

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 WN3 4AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Lambert

Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardDouglasE05014996
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan SouthE02001301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 015AE01006349
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 4AP

Is WN3 4AP (Wigan South) safe?

The area around WN3 4AP records about 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WN3 4AP?

The median sale price around WN3 4AP in Douglas is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 4AP?

There are 13 schools close to WN3 4AP, including The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good), Wigan and Leigh College (Good) and St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 4AP?

The closest station to WN3 4AP is Wigan North Western, about 688 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 4AP?

WN3 4AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 4AP (Wigan South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN3 4AP is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).