WN2 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 1243 active and 209 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WN2 (13%) 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 (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WN2 are around £176k, down 10.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN2 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 42 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 WN2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WN2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN2 postcode area.
53,979
42
£ 35,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WN2's 65% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 10.8% 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
Hindley Nursery School
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School
Hindley Junior and Infant School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Ince CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Abram Post Office
- Galloways
- Galloways
- Galloways
- Galloways
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kirkless Hall Inn
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Abram Village Club
- AFC Hindley Juniors
- Aspull Royal British Legion
- Aspull Rugby Union Football Club
- Bar 38
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- All You Knead
- Apex Health & Fitness Cafe
- Atherton & Leigh Foodbank
- Balcarres Arms
- Bamfurlong Methodist Cafe & Fellowship Club
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco Express
- Tesco Extra
- Aldi
- Asda
- Co-op
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- A Fine Kettle of Fish
- Al Capone
- Alison's Restaurant
- Al's Peri Chicken
- Andy's Chippy
- + 40 more
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Area Profile: WN2 · Data under Open Government Licence