Postcode WN6 7TJ is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £154,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,875 and £180,000. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pier Quarter Garden.
Wigan South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,061 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 7TJ.
Wigan South near WN6 7TJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.5 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £275,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £168,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 64 | £132,500 | £163 |
| Flats | 6 | £73,000 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,500 | £67,500 | £102,995 | £89,500 |
| 2017 | £147,995 | £83,250 | £115,000 | £84,000 |
| 2018 | £164,998 | £67,500 | £110,000 | £87,750 |
| 2019 | £159,498 | £70,000 | £115,000 | £88,975 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £105,495 | £135,000 | £98,500 |
| 2021 | £165,000 | £96,248 | £140,000 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £223,950 | £73,900 | £156,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £187,000 | £87,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £202,500 | £82,500 | £158,000 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £212,000 | £66,000 | £168,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £117,500 | £166,000 | £139,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £124 | £105 | £141 | £99 |
| 2017 | £178 | £133 | £135 | £99 |
| 2018 | £182 | £112 | £144 | £98 |
| 2019 | £170 | £116 | £134 | £105 |
| 2020 | £166 | £172 | £157 | £111 |
| 2021 | £152 | £156 | £158 | £115 |
| 2022 | £245 | £125 | £190 | £147 |
| 2023 | £250 | £139 | £184 | £141 |
| 2024 | £229 | £137 | £187 | £157 |
| 2025 | £244 | £132 | £205 | £161 |
| 2026 | £281 | £112 | £214 | £173 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | Aldi Stores Limited, Frith Street, Wigan, WN5 0XN | Other | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | James Risley Ltd, York Street, Wigan, WN3 4BY | Other | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 49, Colliery Meadow, Wigan, WN6 7FY | Detached | Freehold | £294,050 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 9, Gorman Street, Wigan, WN6 7LQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 26, Upper St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DR | Terraced | Leasehold | £126,500 |
In the WN6 7TJ postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Malina Mini Market | 61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 7TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Lambert
Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN6 7TJ records about 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WN6 7TJ in Douglas is £154,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN6 7TJ, including The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN6 7TJ is Wigan Wallgate, about 863 m away.
WN6 7TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,061 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 7TJ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).