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WN3 6PZ

Little Lane

Worsley Mesnes

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Detailed insights for WN3 6PZ

Overview

Postcode WN3 6PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Worsley Mesnes ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Wigan South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wigan South has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from WN3 6PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan South near WN3 6PZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 6PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN3 6PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.5 miKipling ParkSmallWalking directions to Kipling Park

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
1,546.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.32(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.83(+44%)
Vehicle crime
14.6(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+19%)
Public order
9.55(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
89.42%
Other White
8
2.23%
Other Asian
6
1.67%
African
6
1.67%
Chinese
5
1.39%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
24.64%
No qualifications
58
20.71%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
34.39%
Owns with a mortgage
53
33.76%
Owns outright
32
20.38%
Other social rented
10
6.37%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.82%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Worsley Mesnes

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £222K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) in Worsley Mesnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worsley Mesnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£270,000£252
Semi-Detached61£190,000£215
Terraced36£147,500£173
Flats3£90,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worsley Mesnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,475£78,000£124,000£83,000
2017£179,500£59,000£124,000£83,250
2018£217,000£81,000£125,000£88,000
2019£198,000£66,500£135,000£92,500
2020£227,500£140,000£95,000
2021£239,000£82,000£155,750£103,500
2022£277,000£91,500£170,000£125,750
2023£263,000£105,000£175,000£126,000
2024£303,750£92,500£185,000£146,123
2025£255,250£88,000£180,000£144,000
2026£285,000£100,000£190,000£141,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£141£159£97
2017£178£110£154£107
2018£168£145£148£104
2019£196£126£155£106
2020£199£153£123
2021£229£136£186£129
2022£260£153£199£150
2023£282£108£198£150
2024£274£156£206£185
2025£247£178£224£179
2026£268£166£202£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Worsley Mesnes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202599, Little Lane, Wigan, WN3 6PZTerracedFreehold£156,500
07 Nov 2025107, Little Lane, Wigan, WN3 6PZTerracedFreehold£154,000
22 Aug 202597, Little Lane, Wigan, WN3 6PZTerracedFreehold£154,000
27 Mar 202686, Appleton Grove, Wigan, WN3 6NYFlatsLeasehold£100,000
26 Jan 202652, Appleton Grove, Wigan, WN3 6NYTerracedLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the WN3 6PZ postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableExpanse Learning Wigan SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Jude's Catholic Primary School WiganVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 6PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressWarrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PFWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miSpar14 Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TEWalking directions to Spar

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

Local councillors

Keith Whalley

Worsley Mesnes - 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
WardWorsley MesnesE05015013
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan SouthE02001301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 015CE01006404
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 6PZ

Is WN3 6PZ (Wigan South) safe?

The area around WN3 6PZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WN3 6PZ?

The median sale price around WN3 6PZ in Wigan South is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 6PZ?

There are 11 schools close to WN3 6PZ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Expanse Learning Wigan School (Good) and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 6PZ?

The closest station to WN3 6PZ is Pemberton, about 807 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 6PZ?

WN3 6PZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 6PZ (Wigan South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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