Postcode WN6 8QE 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 1.3 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 6,286 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 8QE.
Beech Hill near WN6 8QE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 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 | 6 | £245,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £73,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £188,750 |
| Terraced | 76 | £145,250 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan West
In the WN6 8QE postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN6 8QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 296B Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7TD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan, WN6 7NR | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.