Postcode WN6 8NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Beech Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Beech Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.8% 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 8NJ.
Beech Hill near WN6 8NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £268,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £140,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan West
In the WN6 8NJ postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Patson's | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QA | Walking directions to Patson's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | V & D Local | 431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PN | Walking directions to V & D Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.