Postcode WN6 7BU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 0.9 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.
Wigan Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 7BU.
Wigan Central near WN6 7BU 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 |
| 0.9 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 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 7BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 6, The Bowlings, Wigan, WN6 7BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £237,750 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 5, Manning Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7RG | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 62, Rylands Street, Wigan, WN6 7BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £122,500 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 37 - 39, Springfield Road, Wigan, WN6 7BB | Other | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 37 - 39, Springfield Road, Wigan, WN6 7BB | Other | Leasehold | £105,000 |
In the WN6 7BU postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St John Fisher Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | V & D Local | 431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PN | Walking directions to V & D Local |
| 0.4 mi | Patson's | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QA | Walking directions to Patson's |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NR | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 7BU, 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 7BU records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 burglary.
The median sale price around WN6 7BU 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 7BU, including Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Requires improvement), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher Catholic High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN6 7BU is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,425 m away.
WN6 7BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,463 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 7BU is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (Reform UK).