Postcode WN4 8XW 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year. The nearest station is Bryn located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Ashton Heath.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from WN4 8XW.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East near WN4 8XW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashton Heath | Large | Walking directions to Ashton Heath |
| 0.4 mi | Stubshaw Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stubshaw Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ashton Town Green Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashton Town Green Community Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 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 | 37 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £95,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £141,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton-in-Makerfield South
In the WN4 8XW postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield East, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 8XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Samco | 201 Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AE | Walking directions to Samco |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8AD | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.