Postcode WN6 7QN is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Beech Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beech Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 7QN.
Beech Hill near WN6 7QN 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7QN postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 7QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | 296B Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7TD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | BP Shop | Martland Mill Lane, Wigan, WN5 0PS | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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.