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WN3 4EH

Southgate

Douglas

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Overview

Postcode WN3 4EH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 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
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
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

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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 35 ft away from WN3 4EH.

Flood risk

Low

Wigan South near WN3 4EH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 4EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western
0.3 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
1,758.7 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
206
84.77%
Other White
13
5.35%
Other Asian
9
3.7%
Indian
4
1.65%
African
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
33.01%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.66%
No qualifications
35
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
51.64%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.31%
Owns outright
25
20.49%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Apr 20263, Canal Cottages, Southgate, Wigan, WN3 4EHTerracedFreehold£173,000
02 Dec 2025Apartment 19, Trencherfield Mill, Heritage Way, Wigan, WN3 4DUFlatsLeasehold£48,000
28 Aug 2025Apartment 53, Trencherfield Mill, Heritage Way, Wigan, WN3 4DUFlatsLeasehold£109,500
16 Jun 2025Apartment 21, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQFlatsLeasehold£45,500
27 Jun 2025Pennyhurst Mill, Haig Street, Wigan, WN3 4AZOtherFreehold£2,050

Schools

In the WN3 4EH postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 4EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 mi16 plusWigan and Leigh CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableProgress Schools WiganOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 4EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 4EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNewpoz Shop60 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BAWalking directions to Newpoz Shop
0.3 miMorrisons Daily52 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miStation Market33a Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BEWalking directions to Station Market
0.5 miFarmfoodsUnit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ADWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 4EH, 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 4EH

Is WN3 4EH (Wigan South) safe?

The area around WN3 4EH 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 4EH?

The median sale price around WN3 4EH 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 4EH?

There are 16 schools close to WN3 4EH, 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.

What is the nearest station to WN3 4EH?

The closest station to WN3 4EH is Wigan North Western, about 440 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 4EH?

WN3 4EH 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 4EH (Wigan South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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