Postcode WN6 7LB is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wigan Central is £38,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 3.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.5% 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 of residents in Wigan Central is £38,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 152 ft away from WN6 7LB.
Wigan Central near WN6 7LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £194,250 |
| Terraced | 82 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan West
In the WN6 7LB postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.