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WN2

WIGAN

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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WN2 encompasses WIGAN and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £189,395
1yr change ▲ 0.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£189,395

▲ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

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.

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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

£187K £189K £190K £192K £193K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

9

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 WN2 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WN2 WIGAN

What is the average house price in WN2 WIGAN?
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 WIGAN 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 is the population of WN2 WIGAN?
The population of WN2 (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 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 are schools like in WN2 WIGAN?
There are 26 schools in or near WN2. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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