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WN3 4RW

Whistlecroft Court

Ince

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Detailed insights for WN3 4RW

Overview

Postcode WN3 4RW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 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
No noise

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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN3 4RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Ince-in-Makerfield near WN3 4RW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 4RW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN3 4RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202671, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
30 Oct 202540, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
12 Jun 202527, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSTerracedFreehold£165,000
23 May 202527, Longwall Drive, Wigan, WN2 2DSTerracedFreehold£165,000
04 Feb 20265, Church Street, Wigan, WN3 4RFTerracedLeasehold£94,950

Schools

In the WN3 4RW postcode area, located within Ince-in-Makerfield, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 4RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 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

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 4RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 4RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyBryn Street, Wigan, WN3 4RDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miHigher Ince Express100 Ince Green Lane, Wigan, WN2 2DGWalking directions to Higher Ince Express

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 4RW, 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 Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 4RW

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

The area around WN3 4RW 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 4RW?

The median sale price around WN3 4RW 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 4RW?

There are 9 schools close to WN3 4RW, 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 4RW?

The closest station to WN3 4RW is Ince (Manchester), about 273 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 4RW?

WN3 4RW 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 4RW (Ince-in-Makerfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN3 4RW 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.