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WN6 7TP

Cricket Street

Douglas

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Detailed insights for WN6 7TP

Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
250
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 101 ft away from WN6 7TP.

Flood risk

Very low

Wigan South near WN6 7TP has very low 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN6 7TP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN6 7TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMesnes ParkLargeWalking directions to Mesnes Park
0.4 miPier Quarter GardenSmallWalking directions to Pier Quarter Garden

Area Profile

Population
466
Population density
906.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.67(+1140%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.47(+209%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.07(+34%)
Burglary
48.6(+777%)
Vehicle crime
45.16(+654%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
421
90.15%
Other White
23
4.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.5%
Other
6
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.43%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
26.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
67
17.72%
No qualifications
62
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
104
50.49%
Owns outright
64
31.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
15.53%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.94%
Shared ownership
1
0.49%
Total households: 206

Property prices in Douglas

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 135
Typical range (middle 50%): £123K – £175K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£256
Semi-Detached55£166,000£206
Terraced66£129,250£163
Flats5£75,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Douglas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Douglas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202526, Upper St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DRTerracedLeasehold£126,500
28 Oct 202512, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DXTerracedFreehold£113,000
10 Oct 202516, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DXTerracedFreehold£124,000
18 Sept 202526, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DXTerracedFreehold£123,000
30 May 202521, Lower St Stephen Street, Wigan, WN6 7DXTerracedLeasehold£102,500

Schools

In the WN6 7TP postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN6 7TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusWigan and Leigh CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miNot applicableProgress Schools WiganOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN6 7TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-opWigan, WN6 7LWWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miAsdaSoho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XAWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miM&S FoodhallRobin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.5 miMorrisons Daily52 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miNewpoz Shop60 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BAWalking directions to Newpoz Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 7TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Lambert

Douglas - 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
WardDouglasE05014996
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan SouthE02001301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 015AE01006349
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN6 7TP

Is WN6 7TP (Wigan South) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near WN6 7TP?

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.

What schools are near WN6 7TP?

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.

What is the nearest station to WN6 7TP?

The closest station to WN6 7TP is Wigan Wallgate, about 762 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN6 7TP?

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).

Who represents WN6 7TP (Wigan South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).