Postcode WN6 7RE 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Wigan Central is £38,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wigan Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 7RE.
Wigan Central near WN6 7RE 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
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 7RE 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 7RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | V & D Local | 431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PN | Walking directions to V & D Local |
| 0.3 mi | Patson's | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QA | Walking directions to Patson's |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 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.