Living in WN1, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN1 in Wigan. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wigan: £195,557, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WN1
122 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £37,000 to £840,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ALWYN STREET, WN1 3PD | detached | £237,500 | 2026-05-28 |
| 26 ECCLESTON STREET, WN1 2AY | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 7 ROWANHILL, WN1 3NZ | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 64 SWINLEY LANE, WN1 2EB | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 27 WIGAN LANE, WN1 1XR | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 5 GOLDENWAYS, WN1 2EA | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-03-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
43 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Mab's Cross Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
31 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.0% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central WN1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wigan's figures.
Common questions about WN1
What is the average house price in WN1?
The average sold price in Wigan is £195,557 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WN1?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN1?
The median of 122 recorded sales around central WN1 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £37,000 to £840,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN1?
43 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN1, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN1?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WN1 at risk of flooding?
Central WN1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WN1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WN1 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WN1 or WN3, WN1 or WN2, WN1 or WN6.
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