Postcode WN4 8AX 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Park.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very 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.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN4 8AX.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 8AX 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 | Jubilee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.3 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Ashton Town Green Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashton Town Green Community 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 8AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 15, Thirlmere Avenue, Wigan, WN4 8QP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 2, Thirlmere Avenue, Wigan, WN4 8QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 18, Coniston Avenue, Wigan, WN4 8AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 45, Greenfields Crescent, Wigan, WN4 8QY | Other | Freehold | £2,200 | |
| 16 Mar 2025 | 18, Welbeck Road, Wigan, WN4 8AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the WN4 8AX postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 8AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Samco | 201 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE | Walking directions to Samco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 5 Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Lara | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Walking directions to Lara |
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 8AX, 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 8AX records about 24 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.
The median sale price around WN4 8AX 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 10 schools close to WN4 8AX, including St Thomas CofE Primary School (Good), St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cansfield High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 8AX is Bryn, about 1,153 m away.
WN4 8AX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,521 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 8AX 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.