Postcode WN3 4HE is located in a major urban area, within the Worsley Mesnes area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ince-in-Makerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year. The median sale price in Worsley Mesnes is £182,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £149,000 and £237,500. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,287 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from WN3 4HE.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN3 4HE 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 3 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Worsley Mesnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £379,999.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £278,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £205,000 | £220 |
| Terraced | 48 | £152,000 | £182 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,475 | £78,000 | £124,000 | £83,000 |
| 2017 | £179,500 | £59,000 | £124,000 | £83,250 |
| 2018 | £217,000 | £81,000 | £125,000 | £88,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £66,500 | £135,000 | £92,500 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | — | £140,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £239,000 | £82,000 | £155,750 | £103,500 |
| 2022 | £277,000 | £91,500 | £170,000 | £125,750 |
| 2023 | £263,000 | £105,000 | £175,000 | £126,000 |
| 2024 | £303,750 | £92,500 | £185,000 | £146,123 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £88,000 | £190,000 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | £292,500 | £100,000 | £205,000 | £153,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £141 | £159 | £97 |
| 2017 | £178 | £110 | £154 | £107 |
| 2018 | £168 | £145 | £148 | £104 |
| 2019 | £196 | £126 | £155 | £106 |
| 2020 | £199 | — | £153 | £123 |
| 2021 | £229 | £136 | £186 | £129 |
| 2022 | £260 | £153 | £199 | £150 |
| 2023 | £282 | £108 | £198 | £150 |
| 2024 | £274 | £156 | £206 | £185 |
| 2025 | £249 | £178 | £231 | £182 |
| 2026 | £268 | £150 | £205 | £168 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | Waterside House, Waterside Drive, Wigan, WN3 5AZ | Other | Freehold | £2,900,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 54, William Street, Wigan, WN3 4LD | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 54, William Street, Wigan, WN3 4LD | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 9, Redburn Close, Wigan, WN3 5BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Apartment 63, Wharfside, Heritage Way, Wigan, WN3 4AT | Flats | Leasehold | £58,500 |
In the WN3 4HE postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | TMP College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Britannia Bridge Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
Britannia Bridge Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Ark Wigan Ltd | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 4HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Darlington Street, Wigan, WN1 1DL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Station Market | 33a Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 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 4HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Whalley
Worsley Mesnes - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN3 4HE records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN3 4HE in Worsley Mesnes is £182,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WN3 4HE, including TMP College, Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good) and The Ark Wigan Ltd. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN3 4HE is Wigan North Western, about 719 m away.
WN3 4HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 4HE is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Whalley (Reform UK).