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WN4 9LW

Smallshaw Close

Ashton-in-Makerfield South

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Detailed insights for WN4 9LW

Overview

Postcode WN4 9LW 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £42,731 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from WN4 9LW.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9LW 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 9LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miJubilee ParkMediumWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsSmallWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields
0.1 miLiverpool Road Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Liverpool Road Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,998.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.94(-68%)
Burglary
9.29(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.96(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-34%)
Public order
3.32(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
97.21%
Other Asian
5
1.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
Chinese
1
0.35%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
32.23%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.07%
No qualifications
32
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.98%
Apprenticeship
23
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
63.49%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.54%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ashton-in-Makerfield South

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £255K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£290,000£282
Semi-Detached74£190,500£249
Terraced24£146,250£179
Flats2£99,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton-in-Makerfield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton-in-Makerfield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-in-Makerfield South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202515, Smallshaw Close, Wigan, WN4 9LWDetachedFreehold£480,000
23 May 202515, Liverpool Road, Wigan, WN4 9LPDetachedFreehold£520,000
31 Oct 20256, St Oswalds Road, Wigan, WN4 9NRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£310,000
02 May 202516, St Oswalds Road, Wigan, WN4 9NRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
06 Mar 202527, Oakwood Avenue, Wigan, WN4 9NTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the WN4 9LW postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 9LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Byrchall High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN4 9LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDaveWarrington Road, Wigan, WN4 9PJWalking directions to Dave
0.3 miOne StopLegh Street, Wigan, WN4 9EJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miHeron FoodsGerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9ANWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miLaraGerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AAWalking directions to Lara
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseGerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9ANWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN4 9LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathy Morrill-Ashford

Ashton-in-Makerfield South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton-in-Makerfield WestE02001322
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 036BE01006225
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 9LW

Is WN4 9LW (Ashton-in-Makerfield West) safe?

The area around WN4 9LW records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near WN4 9LW?

The median sale price around WN4 9LW in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £205,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 9LW?

There are 7 schools close to WN4 9LW, including St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield (Good) and The Byrchall High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN4 9LW?

WN4 9LW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,513 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN4 9LW (Ashton-in-Makerfield West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN4 9LW 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).

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Data Sources

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.