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WN3 6SQ

Crestwood Avenue

Winstanley

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Detailed insights for WN3 6SQ

Overview

Postcode WN3 6SQ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.7 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Winstanley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Winstanley has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.1 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 135 ft away from WN3 6SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Winstanley near WN3 6SQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 6SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN3 6SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKipling ParkSmallWalking directions to Kipling Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,365.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
12.92(+124%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.07(-70%)
Vehicle crime
11.07(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.46(-42%)
Burglary
9.23(+67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
98.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.69%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
26.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.88%
Apprenticeship
29
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
63.28%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.34%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

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 6SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 6SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202510, Haddon Road, Wigan, WN3 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
18 Feb 2026105, Clapgate Lane, Wigan, WN3 6SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
04 Apr 20258, Crummock Drive, Wigan, WN3 6RXDetachedFreehold£200,000
17 Oct 20255, Welbeck Road, Wigan, WN3 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
28 Feb 202516, Welbeck Road, Wigan, WN3 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the WN3 6SQ postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 6SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHope SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryMarus Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 6SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 6SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseMarus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miSainsbury'sMarus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miBP ShopClap Gate Lane, Wigan, WN3 6XNWalking directions to BP Shop
0.3 miAsdaWorthington Way, Wigan, WN3 6XAWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miCo-op Food73 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan, WN3 6JAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6SQ, 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 021GE01006403
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 6SQ

Is WN3 6SQ (Winstanley) safe?

The area around WN3 6SQ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6SQ?

The median sale price around WN3 6SQ 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 6SQ?

There are 11 schools close to WN3 6SQ, including Hope School (Outstanding), Marus Bridge Primary School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 6SQ?

The closest station to WN3 6SQ is Pemberton, about 1,179 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 6SQ?

WN3 6SQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 6SQ 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.