Postcode sector · WN2 1

Wigan WN2 1 area guide

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Is Wigan WN2 1 a good place to live?

In Wigan (WN2 1), homes sell for around £248,142 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Official UK open data · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£248,142
from 112 sales
Population
17,350
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
5
5 primary · 0 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
89%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wigan WN2 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN2 1 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (191 of 4,756) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 151 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 average (mean) sold price in WN2 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in WN2 1 (Aug 24–Jan 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 43
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 7,462

Owned 69% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WN2 1.

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Wigan WN2 1: frequently asked questions

Is Wigan WN2 1 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Wigan WN2 1?

Homes in Wigan WN2 1 sell for around £248,142 on average, based on 112 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wigan WN2 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN2 1 is rated high. Around 4.0% of properties (191 of 4,756) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 151 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wigan WN2 1?

There are 5 schools in Wigan WN2 1 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wigan WN2 1 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Wigan WN2 1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wigan WN2 1 a deprived area?

Wigan WN2 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).