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WN4 8UA

Avon Road

Ashton-in-Makerfield South

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Detailed insights for WN4 8UA

Overview

Postcode WN4 8UA 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year. The nearest station is Bryn, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Viridor Wood.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from WN4 8UA.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield East near WN4 8UA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 8UA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miViridor WoodLargeWalking directions to Viridor Wood
0.4 miStubshaw ParkMediumWalking directions to Stubshaw Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,109.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.54(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.94(+6%)
Vehicle crime
6.89(+15%)
Public order
6.31(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
95.5%
Arab
5
1.73%
Other White
4
1.38%
Irish
2
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
29.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
49.14%
Owns outright
25
21.55%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.03%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield South

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £255K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Ashton-in-Makerfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£290,000£282
Semi-Detached74£190,500£249
Terraced24£146,250£179
Flats2£99,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton-in-Makerfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£139,250
2026£332,500£111,000£213,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£286£147£238£184
2026£267£166£252£147
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 8UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 8UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 20257, Trent Road, Wigan, WN4 8UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,500
27 Jan 202659, Severn Road, Wigan, WN4 8UESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
28 Mar 202517, Derwent Road, Wigan, WN4 8UGTerracedFreehold£187,000
07 Feb 2025468, Bolton Road, Wigan, WN4 8TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£75,000
28 Nov 20253, Willow Grove, Wigan, WN4 8XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WN4 8UA postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield East, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 8UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWillow Grove Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Wilfrids Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN4 8UA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Morrill-Ashford

Ashton-in-Makerfield South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton-in-Makerfield EastE02001321
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 035AE01006220
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 8UA

Is WN4 8UA (Ashton-in-Makerfield East) safe?

The area around WN4 8UA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near WN4 8UA?

The median sale price around WN4 8UA in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £205,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 8UA?

There are 2 schools close to WN4 8UA, including Willow Grove Primary School (Good) and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN4 8UA?

WN4 8UA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN4 8UA (Ashton-in-Makerfield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN4 8UA 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).

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Data Sources

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.