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WN6 7SF

Sandway

Wigan West

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Overview

Postcode WN6 7SF 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Beech Hill has an average 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.

Crime level

9/10

Beech Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 7SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Beech Hill near WN6 7SF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
5,383.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.81(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.65(+21%)
Public order
19.89(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.14(+102%)
Vehicle crime
9.36(+56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
94.38%
Other White
9
2.66%
Other
5
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
22.81%
No qualifications
64
22.46%
Level 3 (A level)
58
20.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
43.88%
Owns outright
50
35.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.07%
Other social rented
7
5.04%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

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 7SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 20251, Sandway, Wigan, WN6 7SFDetachedFreehold£325,000
23 May 202525, Sandway, Wigan, WN6 7SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Feb 20264, Springbourne, Wigan, WN6 7SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
28 Feb 20252, Springbourne, Wigan, WN6 7SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
16 May 20254, The Coverts, Wigan, WN6 7SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,500

Schools

In the WN6 7SF postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN6 7SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN6 7SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlWoodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NRWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miFarmfoods296B Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7TDWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miPatson's196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QAWalking directions to Patson's
0.5 miCo-opWigan, WN6 7LWWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miTesco Express410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PLWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7SF, 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)Beech HillE02001291
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 005DE01006256
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN6 7SF

Is WN6 7SF (Beech Hill) safe?

The area around WN6 7SF records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN6 7SF?

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

What schools are near WN6 7SF?

There are 9 schools close to WN6 7SF, including St John Fisher Catholic High School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN6 7SF?

WN6 7SF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN6 7SF (Beech Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN6 7SF 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.