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WN3 6BT

Crossford Close

Winstanley

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Detailed insights for WN3 6BT

Overview

Postcode WN3 6BT 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Winstanley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Winstanley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from WN3 6BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Winstanley near WN3 6BT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 6BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
5,700.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
9.75(+63%)
Burglary
3.55(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.66(-85%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.89(-90%)
Other theft
0.89(-87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
96.62%
Other White
9
3.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
28.63%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.35%
No qualifications
36
14.94%
Apprenticeship
22
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
51.35%
Owns with a mortgage
50
45.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.7%
Social rents from council
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 202517, Crossford Close, Wigan, WN3 6BTDetachedLeasehold£315,000
28 Feb 20258, Crossford Close, Wigan, WN3 6BTDetachedLeasehold£267,000
07 Feb 202563, Foundry Lane, Wigan, WN3 6BWDetachedLeasehold£255,000
26 Sept 20258, Calton Close, Wigan, WN3 6BYDetachedLeasehold£185,550
31 Mar 202544, Charlotte Drive, Wigan, WN3 6BFDetachedLeasehold£287,000

Schools

In the WN3 6BT postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 6BT
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 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 6BT, 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 021FE01006402
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 6BT

Is WN3 6BT (Winstanley) safe?

The area around WN3 6BT records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 6BT?

The median sale price around WN3 6BT 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 6BT?

There are 13 schools close to WN3 6BT, including Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan (Outstanding) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 6BT?

The closest station to WN3 6BT is Pemberton, about 358 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 6BT?

WN3 6BT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 6BT 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.