WN4 — WIGAN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN4 is £215,615, which is 44% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN4 cost 24.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN4 have fallen 7.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£296,000	260
Semi-detached	£188,622	519
Terraced	£132,862	324
Flat	£84,171	35
All types	£215,615	1190

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN4

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WN4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN4 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Garswood Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rectory CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
R L Hughes Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Nicol Mere School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WN4 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN4 is collected by Wigan Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/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

WN4 — WIGAN

Area Summary

WN4 (WIGAN) offers affordable property prices (£215,615, 25% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN4?

The average house price in WN4 (WIGAN) is £215,615, based on 1190 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.4% over the past year.

Is WN4 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN4 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 (0.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WN4?

There are 15 schools in or near WN4. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WN4?

Council tax in WN4 is collected by Wigan Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WN4?

The average broadband download speed in WN4 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WN4 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.