Postcode WN3 4FR 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 £154,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,875 and £180,000. 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.
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.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from WN3 4FR.
Wigan South near WN3 4FR has very low 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.5 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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £275,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £168,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 64 | £132,500 | £163 |
| Flats | 6 | £73,000 | £134 |
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 | £66,000 | £168,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £117,500 | £166,000 | £139,500 |
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 | £132 | £205 | £161 |
| 2026 | £281 | £112 | £214 | £173 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Pennyhurst Mill, Haig Street, Wigan, WN3 4AZ | Other | Freehold | £2,050 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 3, Canal Cottages, Southgate, Wigan, WN3 4EH | Terraced | Freehold | £173,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | Aldi Stores Limited, Frith Street, Wigan, WN5 0XN | Other | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Apartment 21, Victoria Mill, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £45,500 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | James Risley Ltd, York Street, Wigan, WN3 4BY | Other | Freehold | £455,000 |
In the WN3 4FR postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2011. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 4FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Unit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Malina Mini Market | 61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Newpoz Shop | 60 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN3 4FR, 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 4FR 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WN3 4FR in Douglas is £154,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN3 4FR, including The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN3 4FR is Wigan North Western, about 716 m away.
WN3 4FR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN3 4FR is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).