Postcode WN4 8PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton-in-Makerfield South area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-in-Makerfield West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £42,731 per year. The median sale price in Ashton-in-Makerfield South is £197,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £254,000. The nearest station is Bryn, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashton Heath.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,818 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £42,731 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from WN4 8PJ.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 8PJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashton Heath | Large | Walking directions to Ashton Heath |
| 0.5 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 |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Ashton-in-Makerfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £312,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £190,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 30 | £149,500 | £184 |
| Flats | 2 | £99,500 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £72,500 | £117,000 | £89,998 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £80,000 | £130,000 | £87,750 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £85,000 | £129,998 | £97,510 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £66,000 | £140,000 | £100,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £56,750 | £140,125 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £83,000 | £147,475 | £118,250 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £86,000 | £170,000 | £121,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £72,000 | £185,000 | £128,000 |
| 2024 | £278,600 | £78,000 | £190,000 | £136,000 |
| 2025 | £310,500 | £92,500 | £183,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £328,750 | £111,000 | £200,000 | £138,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £140 | £143 | £96 |
| 2017 | £184 | £138 | £159 | £108 |
| 2018 | £187 | £129 | £160 | £116 |
| 2019 | £208 | £124 | £168 | £114 |
| 2020 | £203 | £110 | £172 | £135 |
| 2021 | £216 | £120 | £192 | £128 |
| 2022 | £254 | £111 | £220 | £146 |
| 2023 | £263 | £170 | £230 | £146 |
| 2024 | £267 | £159 | £222 | £163 |
| 2025 | £285 | £147 | £236 | £181 |
| 2026 | £260 | £166 | £247 | £167 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 8PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 7, Chelmarsh Avenue, Wigan, WN4 8PJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 12, Chelmarsh Avenue, Wigan, WN4 8PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £169,950 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 8, Wyrevale Grove, Wigan, WN4 8PE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 61, Allscott Way, Wigan, WN4 8PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 33, Allscott Way, Wigan, WN4 8PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the WN4 8PJ postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Thomas CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Apr 2019. | |
St Thomas CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Apr 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2013. | |
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2013
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN4 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 5 Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9BL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN4 8PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathy Morrill-Ashford
Ashton-in-Makerfield South - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN4 8PJ records about 133 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 public order.
The median sale price around WN4 8PJ in Ashton-in-Makerfield South is £197,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN4 8PJ, including St Thomas CofE Primary School (Good), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN4 8PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,818 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 8PJ is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathy Morrill-Ashford (Reform UK).