Postcode WN6 7TP 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 £150,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,875 and £175,000. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mesnes Park.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 101 ft away from WN6 7TP.
Wigan South near WN6 7TP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mesnes Park | Large | Walking directions to Mesnes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £166,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 66 | £129,250 | £163 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 | £127 |
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 | £65,000 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £75,000 | £167,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £127 | £206 | £162 |
| 2026 | £259 | £82 | £207 | £176 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7TP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 26, Upper St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DR | Terraced | Leasehold | £126,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 12, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £113,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 16, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £124,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 26, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 21, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DX | Terraced | Leasehold | £102,500 |
In the WN6 7TP postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7TP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op | Wigan, WN6 7LW | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 52 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Newpoz Shop | 60 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz 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 7TP, 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 7TP 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN6 7TP in Douglas is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WN6 7TP, including The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good), Wigan and Leigh College (Good) and Progress Schools Wigan (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN6 7TP is Wigan Wallgate, about 762 m away.
WN6 7TP 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 7TP is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).