Postcode WN6 7FY 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 £160,000 (around £175 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,125 and £189,125. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.
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.
Wigan Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 599.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 78 ft away from WN6 7FY.
Wigan Central near WN6 7FY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.6 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £175 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £257,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £185,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 90 | £143,875 | £156 |
| Flats | 4 | £88,750 | £143 |
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 | £181,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £192,000 | £145,100 |
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 | £153 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7FY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 49, Colliery Meadow, Wigan, WN6 7FY | Detached | Freehold | £294,050 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 9, Gorman Street, Wigan, WN6 7LQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 12, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £113,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 16, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £124,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 26, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 |
In the WN6 7FY postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Wigan and Leigh College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Wigan and Leigh College ratingInspection information
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7FY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 7FY, 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 7FY 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.
The median sale price around WN6 7FY in Wigan West is £160,000 (about £175 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN6 7FY, including The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good), Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Requires improvement) and Wigan and Leigh College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN6 7FY is Wigan Wallgate, about 915 m away.
WN6 7FY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN6 7FY is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (Reform UK).