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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mesnes Park.
Wigan Central has a moderate 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.
Wigan Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 291 ft away from WN6 7PE.
Wigan Central near WN6 7PE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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 | 11 | £268,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £140,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan West
In the WN6 7PE postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | V & D Local | 431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PN | Walking directions to V & D Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Patson's | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QA | Walking directions to Patson's |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Mesnes Road Convenience Store | 31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DG | Walking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.