Postcode WN4 9SJ 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 North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year. The nearest station is Bryn, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Jubilee Park.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £41,674 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from WN4 9SJ.
Ashton-in-Makerfield North near WN4 9SJ 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
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 9SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | 1, Holmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJ | Detached | Leasehold | £343,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 2, Holmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJ | Detached | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 6, Frederick Street, Wigan, WN4 9SS | Terraced | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 381, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9TR | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 387, Old Road, Wigan, WN4 9TR | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the WN4 9SJ postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN4 9SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ainscough's | Holmwood Close, Wigan, WN4 9SJ | Walking directions to Ainscough's |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 122-138 Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9ST | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Bobby's Food and Wine | Clarence Street, Wigan, WN4 9UB | Walking directions to Bobby's Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Grey Road, Wigan, WN4 9QN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Thai Food Market | Wigan, WN4 0BS | Walking directions to Thai Food Market |
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 9SJ, 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 9SJ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WN4 9SJ in Ashton-in-Makerfield North is £195,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN4 9SJ, including Cansfield High School (Good), Nicol Mere School (Outstanding) and Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN4 9SJ is Bryn, about 436 m away.
WN4 9SJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,038 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 9SJ 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.