Postcode WN4 9LG 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 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 nearest station is Bryn, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Park.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,228 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% 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 2.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from WN4 9LG.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9LG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
| 1 mi | Garswood | N/A | Walking directions to Garswood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.5 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Liverpool Road Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Liverpool Road Community Garden |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 20, Alderton Drive, Wigan, WN4 9LG | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 11A, Alderton Drive, Wigan, WN4 9LG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 23, Alderton Drive, Wigan, WN4 9LG | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 4, Calverhall Way, Wigan, WN4 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 37, Liverpool Road, Wigan, WN4 9LX | Detached | Freehold | £580,000 |
In the WN4 9LG postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Grey Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Lara | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Walking directions to Lara |
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 9LG, 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 9LG 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 9LG 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 9LG, including R L Hughes Primary School (Good), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cansfield High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 9LG is Bryn, about 1,373 m away.
WN4 9LG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,228 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 9LG 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.