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WN3 6BW

Foundry Lane

Winstanley

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Detailed insights for WN3 6BW

Overview

Postcode WN3 6BW 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 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
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 26,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Winstanley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from WN3 6BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Winstanley near WN3 6BW 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 6BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
189
Population density
5,864.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5.51(-85%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-72%)
Burglary
5.01(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.01(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
100%
Total population: 190

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
42.75%
Level 3 (A level)
28
20.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
16.67%
No qualifications
9
6.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
6.52%
Total 16+ residents: 138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
63.93%
Owns outright
21
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
1.64%
Total households: 61

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 6BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 202563, Foundry Lane, Wigan, WN3 6BWDetachedLeasehold£255,000
02 Sept 202517, Crossford Close, Wigan, WN3 6BTDetachedLeasehold£315,000
28 Feb 20258, Crossford Close, Wigan, WN3 6BTDetachedLeasehold£267,000
26 Sept 20258, Calton Close, Wigan, WN3 6BYDetachedLeasehold£185,550
09 Feb 202651, Findley Cook Road, Wigan, WN3 6GJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the WN3 6BW postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 6BW
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 6BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 6BW
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 6BW, 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 021DE01006400
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 6BW

Is WN3 6BW (Winstanley) safe?

The area around WN3 6BW records about 21 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 6BW?

The median sale price around WN3 6BW 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 6BW?

There are 14 schools close to WN3 6BW, 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 6BW?

The closest station to WN3 6BW is Pemberton, about 345 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 6BW?

WN3 6BW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 6BW 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.