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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WN72BS, wigan

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £117,948

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£104,535
Detatched:
£254,038
Semi-Detatched:
£158,287
Flat:
£83,242
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Studio:
1
£419
Room:
1
£454
One Bedroom:
1
£458
Two Bedrooms:
2
£574
Three Bedrooms:
3
£690
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£988
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WN72BS

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WN72BS has had 74 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WN72BS. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

2.76%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WN72BS

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WN72BS

£36,300

per year

Local Amenities in WN72BS

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WN72BS

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 188m
School Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 966m
School Name
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1086m
School Name
Bedford High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1276m
School Name
Leigh CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1973m
School Name
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2040m
School Name
Leigh Central Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2416m
School Name
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2428m
School Name
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2442m
School Name
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2829m
School Name
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2967m
School Name
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3377m
School Name
The Holden School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3709m
School Name
St Mary's Catholic High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4112m
School Name
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4315m
School Name
Glazebury Church of England Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4438m
School Name
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 4482m
School Name
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 4506m
School Name
Fred Longworth High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4546m
School Name
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4676m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes.

- No Train Stations Nearby -

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 5 stores in a 5km radius of WN72BS

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Lidl
Lidl Hooten Gardens Leigh
1204m
Iceland
Iceland Leigh
1435m
Tesco Extra
Tesco Leigh Extra
1597m
Farmfoods
Farmfoods Leigh
1684m
Heron
Heron Leigh
1793m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 5 bank branches in a 5km radius of WN72BS

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Barclays
Local - Leigh
1469m
Nationwide
Leigh
1696m
Halifax
Leigh
1735m
Santander
Leigh 62-64 Bd
1773m
Lloyds
Leigh
1868m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot