Postcode WN6 8QB 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Beech Hill is £34,700 per year. The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1.4 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 6,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Beech Hill has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 8.8% 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 of residents in Beech Hill is £34,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN6 8QB.
Beech Hill near WN6 8QB 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £355,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £74,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 85 | £142,000 |
10 years price trend in Wigan West
In the WN6 8QB postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.