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WN6 7AH

Stratford Street

Wigan West

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Detailed insights for WN6 7AH

Overview

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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Wigan Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 7AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan Central near WN6 7AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN6 7AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN6 7AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
9,139.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.87(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-44%)
Burglary
5(-10%)
Public order
4.37(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
88.04%
Arab
11
3.99%
Chinese
5
1.81%
Bangladeshi
4
1.45%
Other
3
1.09%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
21.89%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
31.5%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.56%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.72%
Other social rented
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Wigan West

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £185K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigan West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£268,000£255
Semi-Detached61£180,000£202
Terraced85£141,500£155
Flats3£92,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigan West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wigan West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20251, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJTerracedLeasehold£130,000
17 Oct 20256, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJTerracedLeasehold£130,000
09 May 20257, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJTerracedLeasehold£68,000
11 Feb 20253, Kimberley Street, Wigan, WN6 7AJTerracedLeasehold£99,250
07 Jul 202590, Park Road, Wigan, WN6 7AQTerracedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the WN6 7AH postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN6 7AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableProgress Schools WiganOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN6 7AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-opWigan, WN6 7LWWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miLidlWoodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NRWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miTesco Express410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PLWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN6 7AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Ashton

Wigan West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardWigan WestE05015011
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan CentralE02001294
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 008BE01006258
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN6 7AH

Is WN6 7AH (Wigan Central) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near WN6 7AH?

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.

What schools are near WN6 7AH?

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.

What is the nearest station to WN6 7AH?

The closest station to WN6 7AH is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,266 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN6 7AH?

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).

Who represents WN6 7AH (Wigan Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

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.