Living in WN4, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN4 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 WN4
116 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £172,000 and a range from £40,000 to £492,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 MORDEN AVENUE, WN4 9PT | terraced | £132,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 9 ASHLAND AVENUE, WN4 9SP | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 8 SOLWAY CLOSE, WN4 9RA | semi-detached | £212,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 25 FAIRHOLME AVENUE, WN4 8LL | detached | £300,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| APARTMENT 12 193 WIGAN ROAD, WN4 9BP | flat-maisonette | £107,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 4 CARLTON CLOSE, WN4 9UX | semi-detached | £172,000 | 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
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicol Mere School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Cansfield High School | Secondary | Good | 0.0 mi |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The Byrchall High School | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
26 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WN4 in 2026-06, most commonly drugs.
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 WN4
What is the average house price in WN4?
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 WN4?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN4?
The median of 116 recorded sales around central WN4 in the last 2 years is £172,000, ranging from £40,000 to £492,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN4?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN4, and 77% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN4?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN4 in 2026-06, most commonly drugs (Police.uk).
Is WN4 at risk of flooding?
Central WN4 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 WN4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 77% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £172,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WN4 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was drugs. 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? WN4 or WN3, WN4 or WA12, WN4 or WN5.
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