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WN4 0JS

Soughers Lane

Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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Detailed insights for WN4 0JS

Overview

Postcode WN4 0JS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year. The nearest station is Bryn located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Edmund Collins Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very 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.

Crime level

9/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from WN4 0JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 0JS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 0JS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bryn

N/A

Walking directions to Bryn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 0JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miEdmund Collins ParkSmallWalking directions to Edmund Collins Park

Area Profile

Population
502
Population density
448.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.67(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.79(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.2(-18%)
Vehicle crime
14.62(+142%)
Burglary
11.11(+99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
480
96%
Other White
8
1.6%
Other Asian
4
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.2%
Total population: 500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
34.81%
Level 3 (A level)
77
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
15.56%
No qualifications
56
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
115
55.56%
Owns outright
53
25.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
12.56%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.83%
Social rents from council
3
1.45%
Total households: 207

Property prices in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£285,000
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached45£205,000
Terraced38£154,500

10 year median price trend in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North.

Schools

In the WN4 0JS postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 0JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLandgate School, BrynCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBryn St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNicol Mere SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 0JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 0JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalBrookside Avenue, Wigan, WN4 0EAWalking directions to Go Local
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

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardBryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield NorthE05014995
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton-in-Makerfield NorthE02001318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 032AE01006262
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.