Postcode WN4 9RW 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 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 112 ft away from WN4 9RW.
Ashton-in-Makerfield West near WN4 9RW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bryn | N/A | Walking directions to Bryn |
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 9RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 15, Cornelian Grove, Wigan, WN4 9RW | Terraced | Leasehold | £132,500 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 7, Cornelian Grove, Wigan, WN4 9RW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 42, Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN4 9RY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £194,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 9, Haddon Street, Wigan, WN4 9UE | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 11, Haddon Street, Wigan, WN4 9UE | Terraced | Freehold | £109,000 |
In the WN4 9RW postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bobby's Food and Wine | Clarence Street, Wigan, WN4 9UB | Walking directions to Bobby's Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Ainscough's | Holmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJ | Walking directions to Ainscough's |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 122-138 Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9ST | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Thai Food Market | Wigan, WN4 0BS | Walking directions to Thai Food Market |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 308-338 Wigan Road, Bryn, Wigan, WN4 0BS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 9RW, 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 9RW records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9RW 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 9RW, including Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good), Nicol Mere School (Outstanding) and Cansfield High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 9RW is Bryn, about 483 m away.
WN4 9RW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,567 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 9RW 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.