Postcode WN3 6QD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kipling Park.
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.
Wigan South has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from WN3 6QD.
Wigan South near WN3 6QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kipling Park | Small | Walking directions to Kipling Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £270,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £190,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 36 | £147,500 | £173 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6QD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 4, Buer Avenue, Wigan, WN3 6QD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 12, Boswell Place, Wigan, WN3 5LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 464, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £94,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 514, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6QF | Other | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 510, Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6QF | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the WN3 6QD postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 6QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Marus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | BP Shop | Clap Gate Lane, Wigan, WN3 6XN | Walking directions to BP Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 14 Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN3 6QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Whalley
Worsley Mesnes - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN3 6QD 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.
The median sale price around WN3 6QD in Wigan South is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN3 6QD, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School (Good) and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN3 6QD is Pemberton, about 1,146 m away.
WN3 6QD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 6QD 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).
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.