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WN1

WIGAN

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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WN1 is the postcode district for WIGAN, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £217,073
1yr change ▲ 0.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£217,073

— 0.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

324 Mbps

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.

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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

£210K £213K £216K £218K £221K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

344,922

Population

62

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.

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324.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WN1 WIGAN

What is the average house price in WN1 WIGAN?
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 WIGAN 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 is the population of WN1 WIGAN?
The population of WN1 (WIGAN) is approximately 344,922 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WN1 WIGAN?
There are 11 schools in or near WN1. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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