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WN6 9SE

Rural North East

West Lancashire

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Detailed insights for WN6 9SE

Overview

Postcode WN6 9SE is located in a rural village, within the Rural North East area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington is £58,497 per year. The median sale price in Rural North East is £410,000 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £254,375 and £563,750. The nearest station is Appley Bridge, about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,941 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington is £58,497 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from WN6 9SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington near WN6 9SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Appley Bridge located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
51.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.77(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.42(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.72(-25%)
Vehicle crime
4.03(-33%)
Public order
3.36(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
98.69%
Irish
2
0.65%
Other White
1
0.33%
Other
1
0.33%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
33.45%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.37%
No qualifications
43
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
57.04%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.15%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.93%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Rural North East

Median price: £410,000
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £254K – £564K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Rural North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rural North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£517,500£322
Semi-Detached37£315,000£293
Terraced16£250,000£276
Flats1£105,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rural North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£95,000£188,500£151,500
2017£356,995£117,500£215,000£158,500
2018£362,500£110,000£230,500£169,973
2019£383,600£97,500£185,000£182,500
2020£465,000£97,475£213,000£163,000
2021£447,000£91,000£230,000£180,000
2022£491,250£161,500£232,500£210,000
2023£495,000£222,498£260,000£190,000
2024£488,200£168,500£250,000£229,000
2025£495,000£157,000£285,000£199,995
2026£535,000£105,000£320,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rural North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£192£203£183
2017£261£228£208£182
2018£239£164£213£215
2019£271£229£220£199
2020£280£191£229£199
2021£261£188£229£224
2022£297£217£272£270
2023£288£299£272£208
2024£305£286£279£278
2025£319£253£270£243
2026£328£208£287£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rural North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rural North East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 9SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 9SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 20268, Wrightington Bar, Wigan, WN6 9SFTerracedFreehold£320,000
22 Dec 20257, Wrightington Bar, Wigan, WN6 9SDDetachedFreehold£1,250,000
15 May 202610, Carr House Lane, Wigan, WN6 9SHTerracedFreehold£685,000
22 Jan 2026Five Acres, Carr House Lane, Wigan, WN6 9SHDetachedFreehold£485,000
05 Aug 2025Mulberry House, 1A, Carr House Lane, Wigan, WN6 9SHDetachedFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the WN6 9SE postcode area, located within Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WN6 9SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryWrightington Mossy Lea Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryHeskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,183
Band D£2,456
Band E£3,002
Band F£3,548
Band G£4,094
Band H£4,912

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN6 9SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Katie Juckes

Rural North East - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ashley Dalton

West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWest LancashireE07000127
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest LancashireE14001577
WardRural North EastE05014936
ParishWrightingtonE04005317
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Parbold, Appley Bridge & WrightingtonE02005308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 005DE01025538
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN6 9SE

Is WN6 9SE (Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington) safe?

The area around WN6 9SE records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN6 9SE?

The median sale price around WN6 9SE in Rural North East is £410,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN6 9SE?

There are 2 schools close to WN6 9SE, including Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School (Good) and Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WN6 9SE?

WN6 9SE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN6 9SE (Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN6 9SE is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Katie Juckes (Conservative and Unionist Party).