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WN6 7EB

Birch Street

Wigan West

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Detailed insights for WN6 7EB

Overview

Postcode WN6 7EB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 599.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× 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 £158,500 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,375 and £185,250. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
599
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Wigan Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,043 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wigan Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 599.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 235 ft away from WN6 7EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan Central near WN6 7EB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN6 7EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN6 7EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
10,228.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
236.83(+535%)
Anti-social behaviour
140.82(+685%)
Shoplifting
121.61(+2004%)
Public order
93.55(+823%)
Other theft
65.98(+900%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
89.78%
Pakistani
10
3.19%
Other White
7
2.24%
Indian
5
1.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.28%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
23.68%
No qualifications
54
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.03%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
42.38%
Owns outright
52
34.44%
Owns with a mortgage
33
21.85%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.32%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Wigan West

Median price: £158,500
Price per sq ft: £173
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £132K – £185K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 (about £173 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £325,000.

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
Detached11£268,000£257
Semi-Detached50£182,500£204
Terraced87£145,000£158
Flats4£88,750£143

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£257,250£181,000£138,000
2026£220,000£196,250£150,000
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£244£203£158
2026£259£220£158
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 7EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 202521, Birch Street, Wigan, WN6 7EBTerracedLeasehold£124,000
17 Apr 202548, Pagefield Street, Wigan, WN6 7EDDetachedLeasehold£187,000
22 Jun 2026139, Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7EATerracedFreehold£156,000
11 Feb 2026133, Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7EATerracedLeasehold£108,000
06 Oct 2025162, Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7EAOtherFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableProgress Schools WiganOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN6 7EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-opWigan, WN6 7LWWalking directions to Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 7EB, 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 008CE01006369
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN6 7EB

Is WN6 7EB (Wigan Central) safe?

The area around WN6 7EB records about 599 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7EB?

The median sale price around WN6 7EB in Wigan West is £158,500 (about £173 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN6 7EB?

There are 13 schools close to WN6 7EB, including Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Good), Progress Schools Wigan (Requires improvement) and The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN6 7EB?

The closest station to WN6 7EB is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,028 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN6 7EB?

WN6 7EB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,043 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN6 7EB is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (Reform UK).