Postcode WN3 6RB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 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 30.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from WN3 6RB.
Wigan South near WN3 6RB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | New Inn, Bentinck Street, Wigan, WN3 6RB | Other | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2025 | New Inn, Bentinck Street, Wigan, WN3 6RB | Other | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 47, Sefton Road, Wigan, WN3 6QU | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 51, Sefton Road, Wigan, WN3 6QU | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 28, Salwick Close, Wigan, WN3 6RE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £171,000 |
In the WN3 6RB postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 6RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Asda Express | Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Marus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JE | Walking directions to Tesco 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 6RB, 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 6RB 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 6RB in Wigan South is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN3 6RB, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Marus Bridge Primary School (Good) and Hope School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN3 6RB is Pemberton, about 933 m away.
WN3 6RB 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 6RB 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.