Postcode WN4 8SH 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Bryn located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stubshaw Park.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a high crime rate.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £41,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from WN4 8SH.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East near WN4 8SH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stubshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stubshaw Park |
| 0.4 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 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 8SH postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield East, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AD | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.