Living in WN3, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN3 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 WN3
138 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £172,750 and a range from £39,999 to £400,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 RICHMOND STREET, WN3 5EB | flat-maisonette | £87,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 21 ELIOT DRIVE, WN3 5TP | semi-detached | £247,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 85 POOLSTOCK LANE, WN3 5DX | terraced | £153,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 5 WALPOLE AVENUE, WN3 5LU | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 9 DRYDEN CLOSE, WN3 5TD | semi-detached | £163,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 23 MANSE GARDENS, WN3 5BF | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-15 |
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
52 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Nicol Mere School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
36 state primary and 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.2% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Professional occupations | 13.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central WN3 in 2026-04, 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 WN3
What is the average house price in WN3?
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 WN3?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN3?
The median of 138 recorded sales around central WN3 in the last 2 years is £172,750, ranging from £39,999 to £400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN3?
52 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN3, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN3?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN3 in 2026-04, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WN3 at risk of flooding?
Central WN3 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 WN3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £172,750; 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 WN3 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN3 in 2026-04, 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? WN3 or WN5, WN3 or WN1, WN3 or WN4.
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