Postcode insights

WN3 4TR

Spring Street

Abram

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Detailed insights for WN3 4TR

Overview

Postcode WN3 4TR is located in a major urban area, within the Abram ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Platt Bridge & Spring View area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year. The nearest station is Ince (Manchester), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Platt Bridge & Spring View has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Platt Bridge & Spring View has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £39,406 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from WN3 4TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Platt Bridge & Spring View near WN3 4TR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 4TR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Ince (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
4,657 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.33(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.82(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+22%)
Public order
8.41(-17%)
Vehicle crime
7.99(+33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
97.45%
Other White
7
1.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
27.72%
Level 3 (A level)
60
21.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
44.12%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.71%
Other social rented
11
8.09%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Abram

Median price£164,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £209K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Abram area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abram over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£287,500£239
Semi-Detached62£194,000£211
Terraced63£130,000£160
Flats7£64,000£103

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abram

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174,500£134,000£106,000£67,500
2017£174,995£58,000£107,500£78,000
2018£180,000£141,000£120,000£76,250
2019£165,000£58,000£125,000£75,000
2020£180,500£67,000£117,250£86,000
2021£179,995£52,000£138,000£97,000
2022£219,000£89,307£154,500£114,000
2023£256,495£80,000£164,998£115,000
2024£268,500£84,000£170,000£130,000
2025£279,000£64,000£189,000£127,000
2026£320,000£70,000£173,000£134,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abram.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abram.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£252£124£79
2017£160£91£123£91
2018£171£211£145£89
2019£166£84£151£89
2020£174£94£156£104
2021£203£89£166£121
2022£220£185£196£129
2023£230£123£201£136
2024£230£142£203£150
2025£238£103£211£160
2026£259£107£216£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abram.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 4TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 20257, Cecil Street, Wigan, WN3 4TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
12 May 202525, Cecil Street, Wigan, WN3 4TSTerracedLeasehold£106,000
23 May 2025441, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TQTerracedLeasehold£110,000
28 Apr 202630, Derby Street, Wigan, WN3 4TJTerracedLeasehold£90,000
20 Nov 202526, Derby Street, Wigan, WN3 4TJTerracedLeasehold£92,000

Schools

In the WN3 4TR postcode area, located within Platt Bridge & Spring View, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 4TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableNewbridge Learning CommunityCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBritannia Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 4TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo LocalWarrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TQWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miTexacoWarrington Road, Wigan, WN3 4TBWalking directions to Texaco

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

Local councillors

David William Bowker

Abram - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardAbramE05014989
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Platt Bridge & Spring ViewE02001310
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 024CE01006217
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 4TR

Is WN3 4TR (Platt Bridge & Spring View) safe?

The area around WN3 4TR records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4TR?

The median sale price around WN3 4TR in Platt Bridge & Spring View is £164,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 4TR?

There are 7 schools close to WN3 4TR, including Newbridge Learning Community (Good), Britannia Bridge Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 4TR?

The closest station to WN3 4TR is Ince (Manchester), about 1,131 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 4TR?

WN3 4TR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 4TR (Platt Bridge & Spring View) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 4TR is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David William Bowker (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.