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WN3

WIGAN

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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WN3 covers WIGAN in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £208,191
1yr change ▲ 10.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£208,191

▲ 10.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

27% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

352 Mbps

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.

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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

£197K £202K £208K £213K £218K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

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 WN3 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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352.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WN3 WIGAN

What is the average house price in WN3 WIGAN?
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 WIGAN 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 is the population of WN3 WIGAN?
The population of WN3 (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 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 are schools like in WN3 WIGAN?
There are 13 schools in or near WN3. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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