WN6 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 914 active and 175 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WN6 (14%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WN6 are around £246k, up 8.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN6 are low at 10 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 44 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 WN6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WN6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN6 postcode area.
42,133
44
£ 41,857 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WN6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Wood Fold Primary School
Shevington Vale Primary School
Millbrook Primary School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Galloways
- AM to PM
- Appley Bridge Convenience Store
- Bargain Booze
- Beech Hill Convenience Store
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Britannia Hotel Wigan
- Wrightington Hotel And Country Club
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Pesto at the Dicconson Arms
- Rigbye Arms
- Standish Labour Club
- Standish Unity Club
- The Douglas Bank
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Shevington Community and Recreational Centre Management Association
- Slimming World
- Charity Farm
- Pret BP Crow Orchard
- Rivaj of India
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi
- Co-op
- Co-Op
- Co-op Late Shop
- Costcutter
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Jordans Fish & Chips
- Manhattan Pizza
- New Golden Dragon
- New Wing Lee
- Pepper Lane Chippy
- + 29 more
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Area Profile: WN6 · Data under Open Government Licence