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WN4 0JJ

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Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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Overview

Postcode WN4 0JJ 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 Orrell & Longshaw area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year. The nearest station is Bryn, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Brocstedes Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Orrell & Longshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Orrell & Longshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from WN4 0JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell & Longshaw near WN4 0JJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 0JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bryn

N/A

Walking directions to Bryn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 0JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBrocstedes ParkMediumWalking directions to Brocstedes Park

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
127.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.27(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.96(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-41%)
Vehicle crime
4.25(-29%)
Public order
3.18(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
364
95.54%
Other White
8
2.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.79%
Roma
3
0.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.26%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
24.6%
Level 3 (A level)
58
18.53%
No qualifications
55
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
15.65%
Apprenticeship
35
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
37.43%
Owns outright
53
30.99%
Social rents from council
27
15.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.68%
Total households: 171

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WN4 0JJ postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 0JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRectory CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableLearn 4 Life SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableLandgate School, BrynCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 0JJ, 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)Orrell & LongshawE02001304
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 018GE01006368
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 0JJ

Is WN4 0JJ (Orrell & Longshaw) safe?

The area around WN4 0JJ records about 30 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 0JJ?

The median sale price around WN4 0JJ in Orrell & Longshaw is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 0JJ?

There are 5 schools close to WN4 0JJ, including Rectory CofE Primary School (Good), Learn 4 Life School (Good) and Landgate School, Bryn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN4 0JJ?

The closest station to WN4 0JJ is Bryn, about 1,518 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN4 0JJ?

WN4 0JJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN4 0JJ (Orrell & Longshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN4 0JJ 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.