Living in WN6, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN6 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 WN6
53 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £237,500 and a range from £95,000 to £630,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 OLD LANE, WN6 8AS | detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 37 ELNUP AVENUE, WN6 8AT | detached | £320,000 | 2026-02-19 |
| 33 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE, WN6 8AH | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 1 PARKFIELD, WN6 8DD | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| 7 OLD LANE, WN6 8AR | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2025-11-06 |
| 10 BROADLANDS, WN6 8DH | detached | £328,000 | 2025-10-28 |
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 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Shevington Vale Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
20 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 26.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central WN6 in 2026-02, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
WN6 is not in a mapped flood risk zone (Zone 1, low probability).
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Wigan's figures.
Common questions about WN6
What is the average house price in WN6?
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 WN6?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN6?
The median of 53 recorded sales around central WN6 in the last 2 years is £237,500, ranging from £95,000 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN6?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN6, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN6?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN6 in 2026-02, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WN6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £237,500; the area sits in decile 8 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 WN6 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN6 in 2026-02, 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? WN6 or WN1, WN6 or WN5, WN6 or WN3.
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