Postcode WN4 8PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton-in-Makerfield South ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-in-Makerfield West area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Bryn located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Ashton Heath.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a high crime rate.
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 of residents in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £39,800 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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Ashton-in-Makerfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £316,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £95,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £191,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £138,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton-in-Makerfield South
In the WN4 8PJ postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 8PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.