Postcode WN6 8LF is located in a major urban area, within the Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Shevington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shevington is £50,669 per year. The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shevington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Shevington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shevington is £50,669 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 8LF.
Shevington near WN6 8LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,750 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £328,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £163,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor
In the WN6 8LF postcode area, located within Shevington, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN6 8LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lilian Carol Rogers
Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.