Postcode WN4 0DS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Edmund Collins Park.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.5% 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.
The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from WN4 0DS.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 0DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bryn located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Edmund Collins Park | Small | Walking directions to Edmund Collins Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £332,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £200,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 26 | £154,500 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 0DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | 628, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 0BY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 16, Mossdale Road, Wigan, WN4 0EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 46, Patterdale Road, Wigan, WN4 0EF | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Unit 9, Landgate Industrial Estate, Wigan, WN4 0BW | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 518, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 0BX | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the WN4 0DS postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 0DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Go Local | Brookside Avenue, Wigan, WN4 0EA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 308-338 Wigan Road, Bryn, Wigan, WN4 0BS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Thai Food Market | Wigan, WN4 0BS | Walking directions to Thai Food Market |
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 WN4 0DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Kenyon
Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN4 0DS records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WN4 0DS in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WN4 0DS, including Landgate School, Bryn (Good), Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good) and Nicol Mere School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 0DS is Bryn, about 1,049 m away.
WN4 0DS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,485 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 WN4 0DS 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).
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.