Wigan WN7 area guide
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Is Wigan WN7 a good place to live?
In Wigan (WN7), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £182,373 on average, there are 20 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£182,373
Population
59,614
Recorded crime
1.6
Schools
20
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wigan WN7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN7 is rated high. Around 10.8% of properties (2,998 of 27,779) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 884 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 WN7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (177 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 WN7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 4/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 25,846
Owned 62% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WN7.
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Wigan WN7: frequently asked questions
Is Wigan WN7 a good place to live?
In Wigan (WN7), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £182,373 on average, there are 20 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wigan WN7?
Recorded crime in Wigan WN7 runs at 1.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wigan WN7 safe?
Crime in Wigan WN7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wigan WN7 runs at 1.6 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wigan WN7?
Homes in Wigan WN7 sell for around £182,373 on average, based on 980 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wigan WN7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN7 is rated high. Around 10.8% of properties (2,998 of 27,779) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 884 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wigan WN7?
There are 20 schools in Wigan WN7 (16 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wigan WN7 a deprived area?
Wigan WN7 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).