Postcode WN6 7LA is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Laithwaite & Marsh Green area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £29,800 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 41.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £29,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 163 ft away from WN6 7LA.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN6 7LA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £197,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £63,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN6 7LA postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NR | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.