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WN3 6BH

Billinge Road

Winstanley

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Detailed insights for WN3 6BH

Overview

Postcode WN3 6BH is located in a major urban area, within the Winstanley ward 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 nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Winstanley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,527 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% 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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 6 ft away from WN3 6BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Winstanley near WN3 6BH 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 6BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
5,642.4 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
322
98.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.61%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.31%
Other White
1
0.31%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
29.96%
Level 3 (A level)
61
23.74%
No qualifications
40
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
46.92%
Owns outright
60
46.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.62%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Winstanley

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £270K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £600,000.

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
Detached42£313,750£268
Semi-Detached77£205,000£239
Terraced16£199,000£228

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£288,500£200,000£203,000
2026£350,000£205,000£205,000
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£269£235£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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025410, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BHTerracedFreehold£310,000
10 Apr 202611, Snowshill Drive, Wigan, WN3 6ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£173,000
09 Jan 20263, The Ospreys, Wigan, WN3 6APSemi-DetachedLeasehold£218,000
28 Jan 20263, Saltram Road, Wigan, WN3 6ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000
12 Dec 2025359, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BJTerracedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the WN3 6BH postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 6BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHighfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, WiganVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryWinstanley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 6BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 6BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHeron FoodsHolmes House Avenue, Wigan, WN3 6JAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miCo-op Food73 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan, WN3 6JAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6BH, 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 6BH

Is WN3 6BH (Winstanley) safe?

The area around WN3 6BH 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 6BH?

The median sale price around WN3 6BH in Winstanley is £218,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 6BH?

There are 10 schools close to WN3 6BH, including Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan (Outstanding) and Winstanley Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 6BH?

The closest station to WN3 6BH is Pemberton, about 564 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 6BH?

WN3 6BH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 6BH 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).

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.