Postcode WN6 7AA is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. The median sale price in Wigan West is £160,000 (around £177 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,125 and £191,500. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,113 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 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 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 157 ft away from WN6 7AA.
Wigan Central near WN6 7AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.7 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £251,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £191,000 | £212 |
| Terraced | 85 | £142,750 | £153 |
| Flats | 3 | £92,500 | £162 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169,000 | £122,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £125,995 | £98,250 |
| 2018 | £144,998 | £130,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £153,750 | £135,000 | £96,000 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £143,500 | £105,500 |
| 2021 | £210,000 | £147,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £218,500 | £171,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £249,000 | £169,000 | £138,000 |
| 2024 | £236,250 | £171,000 | £141,125 |
| 2025 | £257,000 | £183,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £193,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170 | £128 | £101 |
| 2017 | £179 | £146 | £108 |
| 2018 | £175 | £156 | £112 |
| 2019 | £166 | £147 | £108 |
| 2020 | £234 | £156 | £114 |
| 2021 | £195 | £176 | £125 |
| 2022 | £208 | £203 | £137 |
| 2023 | £218 | £193 | £144 |
| 2024 | £266 | £196 | £157 |
| 2025 | £239 | £203 | £158 |
| 2026 | £264 | £220 | £152 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 23A, Park Road, Wigan, WN6 7AA | Flats | Leasehold | £48,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 23, Hodges Street, Wigan, WN6 7JB | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 9, Delph Street, Wigan, WN6 7EG | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 27, Delph Street, Wigan, WN6 7EG | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 18, Delph Street, Wigan, WN6 7EG | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the WN6 7AA postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2018. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Mesnes Road Convenience Store | 31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DG | Walking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Swinley Off Licence | 25a Swinley Lane, Wigan, WN1 2EB | Walking directions to Swinley Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN6 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Ashton
Wigan West - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN6 7AA records about 37 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around WN6 7AA in Wigan West is £160,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN6 7AA, including Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Requires improvement), The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN6 7AA is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,003 m away.
WN6 7AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,113 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN6 7AA is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (Reform UK).