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WN3 4RJ

Ince Green Lane

Ince

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Detailed insights for WN3 4RJ

Overview

Postcode WN3 4RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ince ward 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 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Ince-in-Makerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ince-in-Makerfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ince-in-Makerfield is £35,211 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 214 ft away from WN3 4RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ince-in-Makerfield near WN3 4RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 4RJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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
0.9 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN3 4RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCanal TerraceSmallWalking directions to Canal Terrace

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
5,025.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.16(+74%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.37(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+27%)
Other theft
6.59(0%)
Public order
5.99(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
90.97%
Other White
15
5.02%
Other
3
1%
Other Asian
2
0.67%
Irish
2
0.67%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
27.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
19.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.92%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
27.73%
Social rents from council
30
25.21%
Owns outright
29
24.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.81%
Other social rented
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Ince

Median price£162,000
Price per sq ft£201
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £249K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) in Ince area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £378,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ince over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£294,000£282
Semi-Detached32£161,500£200
Terraced41£135,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ince

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£293,500£190,000£137,500
2026£260,000£158,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ince.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£166
2026£279£197£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ince.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ince in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026232, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN3 4RJTerracedFreehold£118,000
09 Jan 2026Elmstree, Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN3 4RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,995
23 Jul 20251, Parkwood Close, Wigan, WN3 4RESemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
30 Jan 20266, Junction Terrace, Wigan, WN3 4QUTerracedLeasehold£88,500
06 Oct 202528, Junction Terrace, Wigan, WN3 4QUTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the WN3 4RJ postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 4RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBritannia Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt William's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryInce CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 4RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 4RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyBryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHigher Ince Express100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DGWalking directions to Higher Ince Express
0.5 miGo LocalHardybutts, Wigan, WN1 3EEWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miWigan Mini Market98 Darlington Street East, Wigan, WN1 1DLWalking directions to Wigan Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

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 4RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Painter

Ince - 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
WardInceE05015000
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ince-in-MakerfieldE02001298
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 012CE01006309
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 4RJ

Is WN3 4RJ (Ince-in-Makerfield) safe?

The area around WN3 4RJ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN3 4RJ?

The median sale price around WN3 4RJ in Ince-in-Makerfield is £162,000 (about £201 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 4RJ?

There are 8 schools close to WN3 4RJ, including Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good), St William's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ince CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 4RJ?

The closest station to WN3 4RJ is Ince (Manchester), about 162 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 4RJ?

WN3 4RJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,128 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 4RJ (Ince-in-Makerfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.