Postcode WN6 7AH is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 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 nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 7AH.
Wigan Central near WN6 7AH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.8 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £268,000 | £255 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £180,000 | £202 |
| Terraced | 85 | £141,500 | £155 |
| 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 | £257,500 | £180,500 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £193,750 | £196,250 | £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 | £250 | £203 | £158 |
| 2026 | £249 | £206 | £152 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | 1, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 6, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 7, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £68,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 3, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £99,250 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 90, Park Road, Wigan, WN6 7AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the WN6 7AH postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 WN6 7AH, 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 7AH 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN6 7AH in Wigan Central is £156,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN6 7AH, including Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Progress Schools Wigan (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN6 7AH is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,266 m away.
WN6 7AH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,060 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 7AH is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (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.