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WN3 6AN

Westcott Drive

Winstanley

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Detailed insights for WN3 6AN

Overview

Postcode WN3 6AN is located in a major urban area, within the Winstanley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Winstanley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winstanley is £54,430 per year. The median sale price in Winstanley is £218,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Winstanley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,985 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Winstanley has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Winstanley is £54,430 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from WN3 6AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Winstanley near WN3 6AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 6AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
2,879.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.03(-22%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.29(-64%)
Vehicle crime
8.86(+48%)
Burglary
7.39(+33%)
Public order
4.43(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
338
97.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.58%
Irish
2
0.58%
Other White
2
0.58%
Chinese
1
0.29%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
25.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.38%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
98
60.87%
Owns with a mortgage
52
32.3%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.48%
Other social rented
2
1.24%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Winstanley

Median price: £218,000
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 127
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £270K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winstanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£335,000£273
Semi-Detached78£205,000£238
Terraced14£186,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winstanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winstanley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£132,750£118,000
2017£225,000£138,000£156,498
2018£220,000£140,000£128,750
2019£240,000£148,500£123,000
2020£237,000£150,000£140,000
2021£271,775£170,000£175,500
2022£277,950£191,000£180,000
2023£281,750£192,000£193,500
2024£282,500£200,000£170,000
2025£287,000£200,000£203,000
2026£367,500£207,500£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winstanley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winstanley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£171£149
2017£194£167£158
2018£199£170£164
2019£199£180£161
2020£210£181£162
2021£234£208£187
2022£253£225£215
2023£273£231£201
2024£264£231£233
2025£264£234£228
2026£276£242£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winstanley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 202668, Merton Road, Wigan, WN3 6AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,500
19 Mar 202614, Merton Road, Wigan, WN3 6AQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£156,000
18 Dec 202560, Merton Road, Wigan, WN3 6AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
22 May 202529, Merton Road, Wigan, WN3 6AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,500
03 Oct 202537, Kinlet Road, Wigan, WN3 6AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000

Schools

In the WN3 6AN postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WN3 6AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHighfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, WiganVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWinstanley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 6AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 6AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidl2 Chatsworth Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSparOrmskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BEWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 6AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Forbes

Winstanley - 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
WardWinstanleyE05015012
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WinstanleyE02001307
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 021EE01006401
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 6AN

Is WN3 6AN (Winstanley) safe?

The area around WN3 6AN records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WN3 6AN?

The median sale price around WN3 6AN in Winstanley is £218,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 6AN?

There are 10 schools close to WN3 6AN, including Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan (Good) and Winstanley Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WN3 6AN?

The closest station to WN3 6AN is Pemberton, about 446 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 6AN?

WN3 6AN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 6AN (Winstanley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 6AN is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Forbes (Reform UK).