Postcode WN4 9LT 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Liverpool Road Community Garden.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 183 ft away from WN4 9LT.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9LT 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
| 0.9 mi | Garswood | N/A | Walking directions to Garswood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9LT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 15, Houghwood Grange, Wigan, WN4 9LT | Detached | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2, Houghwood Grange, Wigan, WN4 9LT | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2, Houghwood Grange, Wigan, WN4 9LT | Detached | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 6, Renwick Square, Wigan, WN4 9NF | Detached | Leasehold | £272,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 45, Alderton Drive, Wigan, WN4 9LQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the WN4 9LT postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Grey Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 9LT, 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 9LT records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9LT 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 10 schools close to WN4 9LT, including R L Hughes Primary School (Good), Cansfield High School (Good) and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 9LT is Bryn, about 1,360 m away.
WN4 9LT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,558 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 9LT 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.