Postcode WN4 8YG is located in a major urban area, within the Golborne & Lowton West area 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 median sale price in Golborne & Lowton West is £213,000 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £272,498. The nearest station is Bryn, about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Viridor Wood.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,545 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 rail, approximately 58 ft away from WN4 8YG.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East near WN4 8YG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Viridor Wood | Large | Walking directions to Viridor Wood |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £324,950 | £292 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £218,725 | £244 |
| Terraced | 32 | £134,000 | £176 |
| Flats | 6 | £104,250 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,250 | £162,000 | £128,250 | £88,000 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £61,250 | £125,000 | £89,500 |
| 2018 | £217,995 | £81,500 | £135,000 | £97,500 |
| 2019 | £249,995 | £70,000 | £147,500 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £251,498 | £66,250 | £157,050 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £269,995 | £74,500 | £165,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £299,000 | £90,000 | £200,000 | £128,000 |
| 2023 | £316,000 | £90,000 | £205,000 | £139,950 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £92,000 | £227,500 | £144,500 |
| 2025 | £315,500 | £97,500 | £219,975 | £140,500 |
| 2026 | £314,000 | — | £211,250 | £137,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161 | £166 | £141 | £107 |
| 2017 | £176 | £95 | £151 | £115 |
| 2018 | £203 | £121 | £169 | £114 |
| 2019 | £219 | £92 | £168 | £104 |
| 2020 | £221 | £121 | £183 | £114 |
| 2021 | £242 | £115 | £191 | £136 |
| 2022 | £257 | £127 | £226 | £160 |
| 2023 | £281 | £137 | £246 | £163 |
| 2024 | £277 | £150 | £251 | £173 |
| 2025 | £295 | £155 | £244 | £179 |
| 2026 | £292 | — | £237 | £176 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the WN4 8YG postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield East, there are 1 primary and 0 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 |
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Willow Grove Primary School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Apr 2023. | |
Willow Grove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Apr 2023
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| 0.7 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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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 8YG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Jayne Frame
Golborne & Lowton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN4 8YG 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.
The median sale price around WN4 8YG in Golborne & Lowton West is £213,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WN4 8YG, including Willow Grove 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 8YG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,545 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 8YG is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Jayne Frame (Reform UK).