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WN4 9BP

Wigan Road

Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

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Detailed insights for WN4 9BP

Overview

Postcode WN4 9BP is located in a major urban area, within the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-in-Makerfield North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year. The nearest station is Bryn located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from WN4 9BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 9BP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN4 9BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bryn

N/A

Walking directions to Bryn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 9BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miJubilee ParkMediumWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
4,160.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.56(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.42(-28%)
Burglary
10.37(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(-5%)
Vehicle crime
8.54(+42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
96.55%
Other White
5
1.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.57%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.29%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
27.05%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.47%
No qualifications
39
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
39.87%
Owns with a mortgage
50
31.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
25.95%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.27%
Other social rented
1
0.63%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£285,000
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached45£205,000
Terraced38£154,500

10 year median price trend in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North.

Schools

In the WN4 9BP postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 9BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCansfield High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNicol Mere SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryR L Hughes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 9BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAinscough'sHolmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJWalking directions to Ainscough's
0.2 miOne StopGrey Road, Wigan, WN4 9QNWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miAldi122-138 Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9STWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miBobby's Food and WineClarence Street, Wigan, WN4 9UBWalking directions to Bobby's Food and Wine

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardBryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield NorthE05014995
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton-in-Makerfield NorthE02001318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 032EE01006268
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2008-10-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.