Postcode WN3 4NS is located in a major urban area, within the Ince 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 Ince is £155,150 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £230,500. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 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 18.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 221 ft away from WN3 4NS.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN3 4NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £155,150 (about £194 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £335,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £260,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £157,750 | £196 |
| Terraced | 35 | £128,000 | £151 |
| Flats | 1 | £52,500 | £89 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £111,500 | £66,000 |
| 2017 | £174,000 | £90,000 | £76,000 |
| 2018 | £168,000 | £100,000 | £70,000 |
| 2019 | £191,250 | £108,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £117,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £216,500 | £138,500 | £87,000 |
| 2022 | £261,995 | £172,000 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £274,995 | £194,498 | £125,250 |
| 2024 | £279,000 | £211,925 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £294,500 | £190,000 | £139,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £155,000 | £126,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £137 | £132 | £72 |
| 2017 | £172 | £107 | £87 |
| 2018 | £165 | £118 | £79 |
| 2019 | £173 | £128 | £95 |
| 2020 | £168 | £142 | £95 |
| 2021 | £204 | £160 | £101 |
| 2022 | £230 | £204 | £132 |
| 2023 | £252 | £213 | £163 |
| 2024 | £261 | £217 | £143 |
| 2025 | £281 | £233 | £168 |
| 2026 | £279 | £197 | £161 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | 8, Westwood Lane, Wigan, WN3 4NG | Terraced | Freehold | £114,750 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 39, Westwood Lane, Wigan, WN3 4NG | Terraced | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 17, Deakin Street, Wigan, WN3 4NE | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Deakin Street, Wigan, WN3 4NE | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 3, Deakin Street, Wigan, WN3 4NE | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the WN3 4NS postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 4NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TQ | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 4NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Painter
Ince - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN3 4NS 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 4NS in Ince is £155,150 (about £194 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WN3 4NS, including Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good), St William's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN3 4NS is Ince (Manchester), about 740 m away.
WN3 4NS 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 Wigan covering WN3 4NS is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).