Area Analysis Wigan, North West

M28 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M28 postcode area.

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Population

47,342

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,889 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, M28 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.

home £265,562 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M28 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 1075 active and 1401 retired postcodes.

The largest share of M28 (19%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes M28 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in M28 are around £265k, down 12.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M28 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M28 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences18
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hilton Lane Primary School

Good210 pupils
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James Brindley Community Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils
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North Walkden Primary School

Good228 pupils
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Outstanding471 pupils
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good333 pupils
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St Andrew's Methodist Primary School

Outstanding235 pupils
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Boothstown Methodist Primary School

Good214 pupils
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good227 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Novotel Manchester West Hotel
  • Delta Hotels By Marriott
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • AFC Monton
  • Boothstown Village Hall
  • Bridgewater Heritage Boat Company
  • Buffalo Bar & Grill
  • Cafe 55
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Home Bargains
  • Yo! To Go Walkden
  • Holy Family Parish Hall
  • Anthony Millar Golf Shop
  • Ans Convenience Store (Go Local)
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Roe Green Cricket Club
  • Boothstown Conservative Club
  • Boothstown Royal British Legion
  • Boundary Stone
  • Brackley Conservative Club
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Candy Retreat
  • China Xpress
  • Darjeeling India Takeaway Ltd.
  • Davardi's Pizza Bar
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Extra
  • Aldi
  • B&M Retail
  • Co Op Ellenbrook
  • Home Bargains
  • + 3 more