Postcode WN4 9QL 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 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 8.6% 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.
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 164 ft away from WN4 9QL.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9QL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.3 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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,800 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £332,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £200,000 | £222 |
| Terraced | 26 | £154,500 | £156 |
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 | £154,500 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | — | £200,000 | £161,000 |
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 | £151 |
| 2026 | £296 | — | £227 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN4 9QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 138, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9QG | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 167, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Terraced | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 171, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 156, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Flats | Leasehold | £217,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 158, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the WN4 9QL postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Grey Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lara | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AA | Walking directions to Lara |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 5 Princess Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9DA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Gerard Street, Wigan, WN4 9AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Ainscough's | Holmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJ | Walking directions to Ainscough's |
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 9QL, 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 9QL 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 9QL in Ashton-in-Makerfield West is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN4 9QL, 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 9QL is Bryn, about 1,130 m away.
WN4 9QL 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 9QL 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).
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.