WN2 — WIGAN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN2 is £189,395, which is 50% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN2 cost 34.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN2 have risen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£289,874	400
Semi-detached	£183,323	895
Terraced	£131,646	957
Flat	£93,542	83
All types	£189,395	2409

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN2

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN2 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 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 WN2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN2 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hindley Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Hindley Junior and Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bickershaw CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	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 WN2 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN2 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

WN2 — WIGAN

Area Summary

WN2 (WIGAN) offers affordable property prices (£189,395, 34% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WN1

WIGAN

£217K

▲ 0.0% YoY

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WIGAN

£208K

▲ 10.7% YoY

WN4

WIGAN

£216K

▼ 7.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN2?

The average house price in WN2 (WIGAN) is £189,395, based on 2409 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.1% over the past year.

Is WN2 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN2 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 (0.2 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 WN2?

There are 26 schools in or near WN2. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WN2?

Council tax in WN2 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 WN2?

The average broadband download speed in WN2 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WN2 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 344,922.