Postcode WN4 9BH is located in a major urban area, within the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-in-Makerfield West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 median sale price in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £191,000 (around £205 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,500 and £228,000. The nearest station is Bryn, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 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 11,075 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from WN4 9BH.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9BH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Ashton Town Green Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashton Town Green Community Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,845 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £332,500 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £200,000 | £221 |
| Terraced | 27 | £158,000 | £171 |
| Flats | 1 | £33,845 | £51 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218,750 | £60,000 | £137,500 | £93,000 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £93,500 | £127,500 | £94,850 |
| 2018 | £226,500 | £92,000 | £135,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £227,500 | £81,250 | £142,000 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £241,995 | £76,750 | £160,000 | £97,000 |
| 2021 | £247,995 | £79,975 | £186,995 | £119,995 |
| 2022 | £269,998 | £97,250 | £197,000 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £106,500 | £190,000 | £136,250 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £101,500 | £183,750 | £136,750 |
| 2025 | £288,750 | £217,000 | £194,500 | £155,500 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £33,845 | £205,000 | £148,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | — | £153 | £93 |
| 2017 | £176 | £133 | £135 | £105 |
| 2018 | £210 | £133 | £161 | £103 |
| 2019 | £219 | £143 | £155 | £101 |
| 2020 | £226 | £103 | £179 | £111 |
| 2021 | £238 | £162 | £202 | £133 |
| 2022 | £257 | £193 | £240 | £146 |
| 2023 | £267 | £177 | £213 | £148 |
| 2024 | £259 | £157 | £207 | £140 |
| 2025 | £258 | — | £208 | £154 |
| 2026 | £294 | £51 | £227 | £166 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 69, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 9BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 131, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 9BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 67, Wigan Road, Wigan, WN4 9BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 22, Morden Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PT | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 38, Morden Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9PT | Terraced | Leasehold | £132,500 |
In the WN4 9BH postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN4 9BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lara | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Walking directions to Lara |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 5 Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Grey Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9BL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 9BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Kenyon
Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN4 9BH records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9BH in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £191,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN4 9BH, including St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good), R L Hughes Primary School (Good) and Cansfield High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 9BH is Bryn, about 1,216 m away.
WN4 9BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,075 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 9BH is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Kenyon (Reform UK).