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Wigan WN7 4 area guide

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Is Wigan WN7 4 a good place to live?

In Wigan (WN7 4), homes sell for around £154,245 on average, there are 4 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Wigan WN7 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN7 4 is rated high. Around 12.6% of properties (674 of 5,367) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 192 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: £34,487 (110 sales)1996: £33,282 (139 sales)1997: £34,140 (150 sales)1998: £35,108 (114 sales)1999: £32,444 (156 sales)2000: £32,025 (138 sales)2001: £38,697 (161 sales)2002: £39,511 (234 sales)2003: £53,808 (230 sales)2004: £68,849 (209 sales)2005: £79,934 (145 sales)2006: £91,085 (168 sales)2007: £90,564 (204 sales)2008: £106,720 (152 sales)2009: £79,888 (66 sales)2010: £93,133 (66 sales)2011: £72,186 (125 sales)2012: £82,814 (59 sales)2013: £75,977 (59 sales)2014: £90,888 (109 sales)2015: £113,308 (184 sales)2016: £121,412 (187 sales)2017: £120,631 (195 sales)2018: £163,357 (230 sales)2019: £129,802 (217 sales)2020: £199,791 (177 sales)2021: £151,156 (267 sales)2022: £162,490 (187 sales)2023: £256,359 (192 sales)2024: £154,245 (193 sales)2025: £165,911 (172 sales)2026: £172,505 (32 sales) 2026: £172,505 (32 sales) — part year so far £256,359 £32,025 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WN7 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
38%
Households with children
27%
Households
7,883

Owned 54% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 27%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WN7 4.

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Wigan WN7 4: frequently asked questions

Is Wigan WN7 4 a good place to live?

In Wigan (WN7 4), homes sell for around £154,245 on average, there are 4 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Wigan WN7 4?

Homes in Wigan WN7 4 sell for around £154,245 on average, based on 193 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wigan WN7 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wigan WN7 4 is rated high. Around 12.6% of properties (674 of 5,367) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 192 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wigan WN7 4?

There are 4 schools in Wigan WN7 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wigan WN7 4 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Wigan WN7 4, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wigan WN7 4 a deprived area?

Wigan WN7 4 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).