Wigan WN2 area guide
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Is Wigan WN2 a good place to live?
In Wigan (WN2), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £185,014 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (10 of 10 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 99% below average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£185,014
Population
68,916
Recorded crime
1.6
Schools
26
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wigan WN2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN2 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (1,611 of 27,233) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 791 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WN2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (181 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WN2 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 28,996
Owned 64% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WN2.
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Wigan WN2: frequently asked questions
Is Wigan WN2 a good place to live?
In Wigan (WN2), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £185,014 on average, there are 26 schools in the area (10 of 10 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wigan WN2?
Recorded crime in Wigan WN2 runs at 1.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wigan WN2 safe?
Crime in Wigan WN2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wigan WN2 runs at 1.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wigan WN2?
Homes in Wigan WN2 sell for around £185,014 on average, based on 908 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wigan WN2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN2 is rated high. Around 5.9% of properties (1,611 of 27,233) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 791 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wigan WN2?
There are 26 schools in Wigan WN2 (20 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wigan WN2 any good?
Of the 10 Ofsted-rated schools in Wigan WN2, 10 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wigan WN2 a deprived area?
Wigan WN2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).