WN6 — WIGAN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN6 is £232,286, which is 39% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN6 cost 19.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN6 have fallen 6.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£358,369	544
Semi-detached	£205,725	776
Terraced	£150,865	595
Flat	£138,106	116
All types	£232,286	2098

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN6

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

With 76.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN6 has a crime rate 5% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WN6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN6 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Beech Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Wood Fold Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Shevington Vale Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Millbrook Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WN6 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN6 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153/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

WN6 — WIGAN

Area Summary

WN6 (WIGAN) offers affordable property prices (£232,286, 19% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WN5

WIGAN

£193K

▼ 1.2% YoY

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LEIGH

£189K

▲ 3.9% YoY

WN8

SKELMERSDALE

£260K

▲ 7.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN6?

The average house price in WN6 (WIGAN) is £232,286, based on 2098 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.5% over the past year.

Is WN6 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN6 is close to the national average at 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WN6?

There are 19 schools in or near WN6. 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WN6?

Council tax in WN6 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WN6?

The average broadband download speed in WN6 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WN6 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 121,995.