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WN4 0BD

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Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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Overview

Postcode WN4 0BD is located in a major urban area, within the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-in-Makerfield North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year. The nearest station is Bryn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brocstedes Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from WN4 0BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 0BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bryn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 0BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bryn

N/A

Walking directions to Bryn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 0BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrocstedes ParkMediumWalking directions to Brocstedes Park
0.3 miEdmund Collins ParkSmallWalking directions to Edmund Collins Park

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
5,986.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.11(-65%)
Vehicle crime
6.55(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.83(-68%)
Public order
2.18(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.46(-84%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
93.68%
Other White
13
4.83%
Other
2
0.74%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Caribbean
1
0.37%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
24.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
20.52%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
54.17%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.67%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Median price£195,500
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £238K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,800 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£332,500£264
Semi-Detached63£200,000£222
Terraced26£154,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,750£60,000£137,500£93,000
2017£210,000£93,500£127,500£94,850
2018£226,500£92,000£135,000£95,000
2019£227,500£81,250£142,000£94,500
2020£241,995£76,750£160,000£97,000
2021£247,995£79,975£186,995£119,995
2022£269,998£97,250£197,000£140,000
2023£295,000£106,500£190,000£136,250
2024£315,000£101,500£183,750£136,750
2025£288,750£217,000£194,500£154,500
2026£335,000£200,000£161,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£153£93
2017£176£133£135£105
2018£210£133£161£103
2019£219£143£155£101
2020£226£103£179£111
2021£238£162£202£133
2022£257£193£240£146
2023£267£177£213£148
2024£259£157£207£140
2025£258£208£151
2026£296£227£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 20253, Meadowcroft, Wigan, WN4 0LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
29 Aug 202548, Leacroft, Wigan, WN4 0LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
23 Mar 2026195, Downall Green Road, Wigan, WN4 0DWTerracedLeasehold£40,800
24 Sept 2025181, Downall Green Road, Wigan, WN4 0DWTerracedLeasehold£132,000
28 Mar 2025133, Downall Green Road, Wigan, WN4 0DWTerracedLeasehold£156,000

Schools

In the WN4 0BD postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 0BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBryn St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLandgate School, BrynCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNicol Mere SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 0BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 0BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily308-338 Wigan Road, Bryn, Wigan, WN4 0BSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miThai Food MarketWigan, WN4 0BSWalking directions to Thai Food Market
0.4 miBobby's Food and WineClarence Street, Wigan, WN4 9UBWalking directions to Bobby's Food and Wine
0.5 miAinscough'sHolmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJWalking directions to Ainscough's

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 WN4 0BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Kenyon

Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North - 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
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton-in-Makerfield NorthE02001318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 032CE01006266
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 0BD

Is WN4 0BD (Ashton-in-Makerfield North) safe?

The area around WN4 0BD records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WN4 0BD?

The median sale price around WN4 0BD in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 0BD?

There are 8 schools close to WN4 0BD, including Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good), Landgate School, Bryn (Good) and Nicol Mere School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN4 0BD?

The closest station to WN4 0BD is Bryn, about 543 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN4 0BD?

WN4 0BD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN4 0BD (Ashton-in-Makerfield North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN4 0BD is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Kenyon (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.