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Wigan WN7 3 area guide

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Is Wigan WN7 3 a good place to live?

In Wigan (WN7 3), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £244,335 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Wigan WN7 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN7 3 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (202 of 5,465) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 121 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)

1995: £58,903 (109 sales)1996: £56,186 (148 sales)1997: £62,424 (176 sales)1998: £67,098 (182 sales)1999: £56,098 (168 sales)2000: £63,396 (134 sales)2001: £67,985 (151 sales)2002: £72,641 (219 sales)2003: £98,359 (177 sales)2004: £131,816 (217 sales)2005: £147,197 (173 sales)2006: £133,775 (251 sales)2007: £144,443 (192 sales)2008: £144,485 (100 sales)2009: £142,025 (88 sales)2010: £126,685 (106 sales)2011: £131,033 (67 sales)2012: £151,624 (84 sales)2013: £137,129 (100 sales)2014: £146,407 (125 sales)2015: £162,811 (186 sales)2016: £213,261 (154 sales)2017: £210,189 (174 sales)2018: £163,050 (174 sales)2019: £161,318 (155 sales)2020: £215,656 (148 sales)2021: £200,673 (216 sales)2022: £237,312 (218 sales)2023: £199,117 (164 sales)2024: £244,335 (172 sales)2025: £240,604 (155 sales)2026: £212,000 (29 sales) 2026: £212,000 (29 sales) — part year so far £244,335 £56,098 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WN7 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 5 crimesJun 24: 3 crimesJul 24: 2 crimesAug 24: 1 crimesSep 24: 1 crimesNov 24: 4 crimesDec 24: 7 crimesFeb 25: 3 crimesMar 25: 5 crimesApr 25: 1 crimesJul 25: 3 crimesAug 25: 5 crimesSep 25: 4 crimesOct 25: 5 crimesNov 25: 2 crimesDec 25: 6 crimesJan 26: 2 crimesFeb 26: 4 crimesMar 26: 3 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 7 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WN7 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
31%
Households with children
27%
Households
7,578

Owned 70% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WN7 3.

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Wigan WN7 3: frequently asked questions

Is Wigan WN7 3 a good place to live?

In Wigan (WN7 3), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £244,335 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).

What is the crime rate in Wigan WN7 3?

Recorded crime in Wigan WN7 3 runs at 9.0 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wigan WN7 3 safe?

Crime in Wigan WN7 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wigan WN7 3 runs at 9.0 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wigan WN7 3?

Homes in Wigan WN7 3 sell for around £244,335 on average, based on 172 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wigan WN7 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN7 3 is rated high. Around 3.7% of properties (202 of 5,465) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 121 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wigan WN7 3?

There are 2 schools in Wigan WN7 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wigan WN7 3 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Wigan WN7 3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wigan WN7 3 a deprived area?

Wigan WN7 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).