Area Analysis Wigan, North West

WN2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN2 postcode area.

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Population

53,979

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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5/10
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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.

home £176,644 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft8
Other crime4
Theft from the person1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hindley Nursery School

Outstanding99 pupils
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Abram Bryn Gates Primary School

Requires Improvement133 pupils
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Hindley Junior and Infant School

Good203 pupils
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good242 pupils
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Bickershaw CofE Primary School

Good139 pupils
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Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School

Good226 pupils
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Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Ince CofE Primary School

Good393 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Abram Post Office
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • Galloways
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kirkless Hall Inn
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Abram Village Club
  • AFC Hindley Juniors
  • Aspull Royal British Legion
  • Aspull Rugby Union Football Club
  • Bar 38
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • All You Knead
  • Apex Health & Fitness Cafe
  • Atherton & Leigh Foodbank
  • Balcarres Arms
  • Bamfurlong Methodist Cafe & Fellowship Club
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • Tesco Extra
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-op
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • A Fine Kettle of Fish
  • Al Capone
  • Alison's Restaurant
  • Al's Peri Chicken
  • Andy's Chippy
  • + 40 more