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WN6 7PE

Gidlow Lane

Wigan West

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Overview

Postcode WN6 7PE 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Wigan Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wigan Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 291 ft away from WN6 7PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan Central near WN6 7PE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN6 7PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN6 7PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
12,071.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.97(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.2(-67%)
Burglary
7.45(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-47%)
Vehicle crime
3.39(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
87.09%
Indian
11
3.64%
Other Asian
8
2.65%
African
6
1.99%
Other White
6
1.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
30.16%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.46%
No qualifications
37
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
39.06%
Owns outright
47
36.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.09%
Social rents from council
2
1.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Wigan West

Median price£156,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £185K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.

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
Detached10£268,000£255
Semi-Detached61£180,000£202
Terraced85£141,500£155
Flats3£92,500£162

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£257,500£180,500£138,000
2026£193,750£196,250£145,000
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£250£203£158
2026£249£206£152
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 7PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2025163, Hodges Street, Wigan, WN6 7JETerracedLeasehold£128,000
17 Feb 2025144, Hodges Street, Wigan, WN6 7JESemi-DetachedLeasehold£181,000
19 Dec 2025102, Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HZTerracedLeasehold£145,000
28 Mar 2025154, Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HZTerracedLeasehold£170,000
26 Sept 20252, Gidlow Gardens, Wigan, WN6 7BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN6 7PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miV & D Local431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PNWalking directions to V & D Local
0.3 miTesco Express410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miPatson's196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QAWalking directions to Patson's
0.4 miCo-opWigan, WN6 7LWWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miMesnes Road Convenience Store31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DGWalking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

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 7PE, 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 008DE01006371
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN6 7PE

Is WN6 7PE (Wigan Central) safe?

The area around WN6 7PE records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7PE?

The median sale price around WN6 7PE in Wigan Central is £156,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN6 7PE?

There are 12 schools close to WN6 7PE, including Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN6 7PE?

The closest station to WN6 7PE is Wigan Wallgate, about 1,387 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN6 7PE?

WN6 7PE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,821 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.