Postcode WN6 7BF is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Beech Hill area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.9 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.
Beech Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 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 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from WN6 7BF.
Beech Hill near WN6 7BF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 1 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 7BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 2, Gidlow Gardens, Wigan, WN6 7BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 18, Norfolk Street, Wigan, WN6 7BJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £206,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 26, Norfolk Street, Wigan, WN6 7BJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 40, Gidlow Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7PF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 44, Thistledown Close, Wigan, WN6 7PA | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the WN6 7BF postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | V & D Local | 431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PN | Walking directions to V & D Local |
| 0.3 mi | Patson's | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QA | Walking directions to Patson's |
| 0.4 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 |
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 7BF, 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 7BF 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN6 7BF in Beech Hill is £156,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN6 7BF, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Good) and Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN6 7BF is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,460 m away.
WN6 7BF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,768 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 7BF 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.