Postcode WN4 9AR 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 and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £42,731 per year. The nearest station is Bryn, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Park.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 133 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £42,731 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from WN4 9AR.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9AR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 | Jubilee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.1 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Ashton Town Green Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashton Town Green Community Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £290,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £190,500 | £249 |
| Terraced | 24 | £146,250 | £179 |
| Flats | 2 | £99,500 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 8, Ivy Street, Wigan, WN4 9AS | Terraced | Leasehold | £53,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 20 - 22, Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Other | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 24, Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Other | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 6B, Bolton Road, Wigan, WN4 8PA | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 52, Bryn Street, Wigan, WN4 9AU | Terraced | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the WN4 9AR postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lara | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Walking directions to Lara |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 5 Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9BL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AN | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN4 9AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathy Morrill-Ashford
Ashton-in-Makerfield South - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN4 9AR records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around WN4 9AR in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £205,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN4 9AR, including St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Primary School (Good) and R L Hughes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 9AR is Bryn, about 1,447 m away.
WN4 9AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,758 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 9AR 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).
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.