Wigan is an increasingly popular place to live in the North West.
It’s affordable and within commuting distance of two major cities – Manchester and Liverpool.
In this article, we’ll break down the most affordable areas in Wigan and provide an overview of their average costs.
Let’s get started.
Wigan property costs overview
At the time of writing, the average price of properties for sale in Wigan is approximately £244,540, while the average rent is about £933 per month.
Compare that to nearby Manchester, where the average property price is about £300,330, and rent is £1,632 monthly.
Postcodes in Wigan ranked by average property price
Wigan is home to several affordable postcodes – especially in comparison to the rest of Greater Manchester.
In a recent Manchester Evening News report, three of the top ten affordable Greater Manchester postcodes were in Wigan.
Wigan’s most affordable postcodes
We’ve used Land Registry Data and data from the well-known property portal Rightmove to compile this list of the most affordable postcodes in Wigan.
1. Hindley, Bickershaw, and Abram (WN2)
Over the last year, the average selling price of properties here was £171,351.
The area comprises several places, like Hindley, Bickershaw, and Abram, and borders the WN7 postcode.
Here are the average property prices that you can expect based on the type of property:
- Terraced properties: £130,319
- Semi-detached properties: £171,850
- Detached properties: £276,410
2. Leigh (WN7)
The second most affordable postcode to live in Wigan is WN7, which mainly covers the town of Leigh.
Based on property sales over the last year, properties here have an average price of £166,596. Although the average selling price is lower than WN2, the property type dramatically impacts the overall cost.
While Leigh is a town in its own right, it still falls under the Wigan borough. It is approximately 7 miles or a 20-minute car journey from the centre of Wigan.
Here are the average property prices that you can expect based on the type of property:
- Terraced properties: £133,351
- Semi-detached properties: £181,975
- Detached properties: £301,617
3. Goose Green, Winstanley, and Poolstock (WN3)
The third most affordable postcode for purchasing property is WN3. Over the last year, properties in this postcode had an average selling price of £178,889.
Specific areas within WN3 include Goose Green, Winstanley, and Poolstock. The location is close to the centre of Wigan, just 1.5 miles away.
- Terraced properties: £122,978
- Semi-detached properties: £184,250.
- Detached properties: £262,479.
4. Billinge, Longshaw, and Orrell (WN5)
Up next, we have the postcode of WN5, where the average property over the last year was £188,756. Specific areas here include Billinge, Longshaw, and Orrell.
The area is quite large compared to others in Wigan. It borders central Wigan and is close to the nearby town of Skelmersdale.
Here are the average property prices that you can expect based on the type of property:
Terraced properties: £138,621
Semi-detached properties: £184,377
Detached properties: £327,216
4. Scholes, Whelley, and Swinley (WN1)
The following most affordable postcode in Wigan is the centrally located WN1 area. Here, the average property price was £199,359 over the last year.
Specific areas include Scholes, Whelley, and Swinley. It has excellent access to bus and train stations, making commuting from Wigan much easier.
The average property prices here are:
- Terraced properties: £146,728
- Semi-detached properties: £220,555
- Detached properties: £346,538
5. Garswood, Stubshaw Cross, and Ashton-in-Makerfield (WN4)
We now cross the £200,000 mark with the following postcode, WN4.
Over the last year, properties here had an overall average price of £202,162. Areas in this vicinity include Garswood, Stubshaw Cross, and the highly sought-after Ashton-in-Makerfield.
The average property prices to expect here are:
- Terraced properties: £133,824
- Semi-detached properties: £196,837
- Detached properties: £325,033
6. Standish, Appley Bridge, Wrightington, and more (WN6)
Finally, we come to WN6, where the overall average property price was £212,740 over the last year.
Specific residential areas within the WN6 postcode include Standish, Appley Bridge, and Wrightington, amongst others.
Here are the average property prices are:
- Terraced properties: £145,071
- Detached properties: £329,630
- Semi-detached properties: £197,506
Should you move to Wigan for affordability?
Wigan provides a pleasant living environment.
It offers all the amenities you’d expect from a city while still being somewhat affordable compared to other major cities nationwide.
It’s an ideal location for those wanting to get out of the city, perhaps to raise a family or to avoid the increasing costs of living found in other places.
However, one thing worth mentioning is that while rent and property prices may be lower than in cities, you’ll need to factor in the cost of commuting.
Many companies are removing or scaling back remote working policies, which may mean you must commute to cities daily.
In addition, fuel or public transport costs may impact your day-to-day spending.
If you’re looking to move but are currently being held back because you need help to sell a property, we can help.
Here at We Buy Any Home, we can act as cash house buyers in Wigan or anywhere else in the country. We’ll buy any property and can conclude a sale in as little as seven days. Contact us to find out more.
