Postcode WN6 8NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Beech Hill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The median sale price in Wigan West is £160,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,750 and £188,250. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.3 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 6,483 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% 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 8NQ.
Beech Hill near WN6 8NQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £257,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £185,000 | £205 |
| Terraced | 90 | £143,875 | £158 |
| Flats | 4 | £88,750 | £143 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169,000 | £122,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £125,995 | £98,250 |
| 2018 | £144,998 | £130,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £153,750 | £135,000 | £96,000 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £143,500 | £105,500 |
| 2021 | £210,000 | £147,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £218,500 | £171,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £249,000 | £169,000 | £138,000 |
| 2024 | £236,250 | £171,000 | £141,125 |
| 2025 | £257,000 | £181,000 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £192,000 | £145,100 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £170 | £128 | £101 |
| 2017 | £179 | £146 | £108 |
| 2018 | £175 | £156 | £112 |
| 2019 | £166 | £147 | £108 |
| 2020 | £234 | £156 | £114 |
| 2021 | £195 | £176 | £125 |
| 2022 | £208 | £203 | £137 |
| 2023 | £218 | £193 | £144 |
| 2024 | £266 | £196 | £157 |
| 2025 | £244 | £203 | £158 |
| 2026 | £259 | £220 | £158 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 8NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 20, Willow Road, Wigan, WN6 8RD | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 21, Lilac Avenue, Wigan, WN6 8QU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 1, Guildford Crescent, Wigan, WN6 8NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 24, Guildford Crescent, Wigan, WN6 8NG | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 3, Maple Grove, Wigan, WN6 8QR | Terraced | Freehold | £181,000 |
In the WN6 8NQ postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Beech Hill Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
Beech Hill Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St John Fisher Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
St John Fisher Catholic High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2018. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Feb 2018
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 8NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Patson's | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QA | Walking directions to Patson's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | V & D Local | 431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PN | Walking directions to V & D Local |
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 8NQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Ashton
Wigan West - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN6 8NQ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around WN6 8NQ in Wigan West is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WN6 8NQ, including Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good), St John Fisher Catholic High School (Requires improvement) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN6 8NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,483 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 8NQ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Ashton (Reform UK).