WN3 — WIGAN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN3 is £208,191, which is 45% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN3 cost 27.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN3 have risen 10.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£273,107	203
Semi-detached	£185,699	516
Terraced	£130,604	338
Flat	£83,948	39
All types	£208,191	1163

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 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 WN3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Winstanley Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Britannia Bridge Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hope School	Other	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 WN3 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

352.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN3 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

WN3 — WIGAN

Area Summary

WN3 (WIGAN) offers affordable property prices (£208,191, 27% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (352 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WN2

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£189K

▲ 0.1% YoY

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£216K

▼ 7.4% YoY

WN5

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£193K

▼ 1.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN3?

The average house price in WN3 (WIGAN) is £208,191, based on 1163 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 27% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.7% over the past year.

Is WN3 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN3 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 (0.1 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 WN3?

There are 13 schools in or near WN3. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WN3?

Council tax in WN3 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 WN3?

The average broadband download speed in WN3 is 352 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WN3 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 344,922.