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WN4

WIGAN

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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WN4 is the postcode district for WIGAN, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £215,615
1yr change ▼ 7.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£215,615

▼ 7.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

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.

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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

£204K £210K £216K £223K £229K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WN4 WIGAN

What is the average house price in WN4 WIGAN?
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 WIGAN 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 is the population of WN4 WIGAN?
The population of WN4 (WIGAN) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WN4 WIGAN?
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.

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