Postcode WN3 4DL is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward 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 nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.1 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.
Wigan South has an average 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.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from WN3 4DL.
Wigan South near WN3 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.1 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £255,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 63 | £125,000 | £168 |
| Flats | 6 | £73,000 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £132,500 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £75,000 | £175,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | £250 | £82 | £213 | £183 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | 7 - 9, Great George Street, Wigan, WN3 4DL | Other | Freehold | £2,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Apartment 21, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £45,500 | |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Apartment 37, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £115,982 | |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Apartment 33, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £116,746 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Apartment 29, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £40,000 |
In the WN3 4DL postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 4DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newpoz Shop | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Station Market | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Food Plus |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN3 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Lambert
Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN3 4DL 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.
The median sale price around WN3 4DL in Wigan South is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN3 4DL, including Wigan and Leigh College (Good), The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good) and Progress Schools Wigan (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN3 4DL is Wigan North Western, about 216 m away.
WN3 4DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,448 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN3 4DL is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).
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.