Living in WN2, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN2 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 WN2
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £140,000 and a range from £50,000 to £375,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 PLATT LANE, WN2 3RB | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 12 FRANCE STREET, WN2 2RL | terraced | £112,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 15 DEANSGATE, WN2 3LD | semi-detached | £135,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 TRAFFORD ROAD, WN2 3BW | semi-detached | £151,500 | 2026-05-21 |
| 12 BRIDGE STREET, WN2 3LQ | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 36 ALGERNON STREET, WN2 3EG | semi-detached | £158,000 | 2026-04-17 |
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
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Ince CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
23 state primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Professional occupations | 11.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WN2 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 WN2
What is the average house price in WN2?
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 WN2?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN2?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central WN2 in the last 2 years is £140,000, ranging from £50,000 to £375,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN2?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN2, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN2?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WN2 at risk of flooding?
Central WN2 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 WN2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £140,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WN2 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN2 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? WN2 or WN1, WN2 or WN3, WN2 or BL5.
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