Postcode WN3 4RE 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 average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 £152,500 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £206,250. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Canal Terrace.
Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,633 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Ince-in-Makerfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN3 4RE.
Ince-in-Makerfield near WN3 4RE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 1 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canal Terrace | Small | Walking directions to Canal Terrace |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £152,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £260,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £157,750 | £196 |
| Terraced | 36 | £125,500 | £150 |
| 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 | £189,975 | £137,500 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £154,000 | £125,000 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 1, Parkwood Close, Wigan, WN3 4RE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 232, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN3 4RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Elmstree, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN3 4RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,995 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 5, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £94,950 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 6, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RF | Terraced | Leasehold | £128,500 |
In the WN3 4RE postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St William's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2018. | |
St William's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2018
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ince CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. | |
Ince CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2023
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 4RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Bryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Higher Ince Express | 100 Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DG | Walking directions to Higher Ince Express |
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 4RE, 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 4RE records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN3 4RE in Ince is £152,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN3 4RE, including Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good), St William's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ince CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN3 4RE is Ince (Manchester), about 167 m away.
WN3 4RE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,633 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 4RE is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gemma Painter (Reform UK).