WN1 — WIGAN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN1 is £217,073, which is 43% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN1 cost 24.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN1 have risen 0.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£384,939	129
Semi-detached	£220,132	299
Terraced	£137,802	332
Flat	£113,436	160
All types	£217,073	992

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN1 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WN1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN1 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Douglas Valley Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Woodfield Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Mab's Cross Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

344,922

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WN1 are 324.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

324.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN1 is collected by Wigan. The Band D rate is £1,832/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WN1 — WIGAN

Area Summary

WN1 (WIGAN) offers affordable property prices (£217,073, 24% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (324 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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£189K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN1?

The average house price in WN1 (WIGAN) is £217,073, based on 992 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.

Is WN1 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN1 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WN1?

There are 11 schools in or near WN1. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WN1?

Council tax in WN1 is collected by Wigan. The Band D rate is £1,832 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WN1?

The average broadband download speed in WN1 is 324 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WN1 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 344,922.