Area Analysis Wigan, North West

WN6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN6 postcode area.

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Population

42,133

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,857 /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
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8/10
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9/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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8/10
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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.

home £246,471 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences150
Anti-social behaviour106
Other theft56
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime27

school Local Schools

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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good308 pupils
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Wood Fold Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils
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Shevington Vale Primary School

Good191 pupils
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Millbrook Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good415 pupils
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Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good163 pupils
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

Outstanding205 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Galloways
  • AM to PM
  • Appley Bridge Convenience Store
  • Bargain Booze
  • Beech Hill Convenience Store
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Wrightington Hotel And Country Club
  • Britannia Hotel Wigan
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Pesto at the Dicconson Arms
  • Rigbye Arms
  • The Bridge Inn
  • White Lion
  • Albion Ale House
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Shevington Community and Recreational Centre Management Association
  • Slimming World
  • Charity Farm
  • Pret BP Crow Orchard
  • Rivaj of India
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • Aldi
  • Co-op
  • Co-Op
  • Co-op Late Shop
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • The Yard Coffee Co.
  • Dragon City
  • Jordans Fish & Chips
  • Manhattan Pizza
  • New Golden Dragon
  • + 29 more