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WN4 8AS

Ullswater Avenue

Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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Detailed insights for WN4 8AS

Overview

Postcode WN4 8AS 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 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 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN4 8AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 8AS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 8AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bryn

N/A

Walking directions to Bryn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 8AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJubilee ParkMediumWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields
0.4 miAshton Town Green Community ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashton Town Green Community Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,527.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.72(-53%)
Burglary
8.05(+45%)
Vehicle crime
4.7(-22%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.7(-87%)
Other theft
3.36(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
97.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.97%
Irish
2
0.65%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
26.62%
Level 3 (A level)
54
20.53%
No qualifications
46
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
63.57%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.55%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

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 8AS postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 8AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryCansfield High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNicol Mere SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 8AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 8AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSamco201 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AEWalking directions to Samco
0.3 miPremierBolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8ADWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miTesco ExpressBolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldi122-138 Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9STWalking directions to Aldi
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.

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 032BE01006263
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.