Postcode WN6 7TF is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West area 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 median sale price in Wigan West is £160,000 (around £175 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,125 and £189,125. The nearest station is Gathurst, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beech Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 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 7TF.
Beech Hill near WN6 7TF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £175 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £257,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £185,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 90 | £143,875 | £156 |
| Flats | 4 | £88,750 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £257,000 | £181,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £192,000 | £145,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £239 | £203 | £158 |
| 2026 | £264 | £220 | £153 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7TF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 4, Sedgefield Drive, Wigan, WN6 8QG | Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 321, Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, WN6 8JN | Terraced | Freehold | £127,400 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 315, Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, WN6 8JN | Other | Leasehold | £8,763 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 313, Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, WN6 8JN | Other | Leasehold | £8,763 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 299, Wigan Lower Road, Wigan, WN6 8JN | Detached | Leasehold | £277,500 |
In the WN6 7TF postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St John Fisher Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
St John Fisher Catholic High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2018. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Feb 2018
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7TF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 296B Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7TD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN6 7TF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Ashton
Wigan West - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN6 7TF 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 public order.
The median sale price around WN6 7TF in Wigan West is £160,000 (about £175 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WN6 7TF, including Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic High School (Requires improvement) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN6 7TF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN6 7TF is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (Reform UK).