At a Glance
Average Property Price - WN
£211,823
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - WN
£735
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - WN
£32,798
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - WN
6.5%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WN
3.9%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WN
4.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — WN
Top 8 districts in WN ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Wigan (WN)
Top 10 streets in Wigan (WN) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoney Lane | £1,550,000 |
| 2 | Croasdale Drive | £1,200,000 |
| 3 | Bank Brow | £1,188,500 |
| 4 | Tan House Lane | £1,137,500 |
| 5 | Chestnut Close | £1,125,000 |
| 6 | Bores Meadow | £1,050,000 |
| 7 | Tunley Lane | £1,045,000 |
| 8 | Hall Lane | £1,037,063 |
| 9 | Brockwood View | £897,000 |
| 10 | Hillock Lane | £848,750 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in WN is £212,000, placing it among the cheapest areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.9% per year—a notably strong performance compared to most UK regions, reflecting resilient local demand despite the area's below-average absolute price level.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £735, well below the national average. Rental growth has been solid at 4.0% annually over ten years, outpacing most regions. The current flat yield of 6.5% is attractive for investors, though yields have been stable rather than rising sharply in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £33,000, significantly below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x has widened since 2016 (when it was 5.3x), indicating that property affordability has deteriorated slightly despite low absolute prices. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with rent consuming 21.8% of household income compared to 21.6% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews slightly older than national norms, with notably fewer young adults aged 16–24 (9.7% versus 11.0% nationally). Housing tenure is more balanced than the national average, with a higher rate of mortgage ownership (31.0% versus 27.0%) and lower private rental rates (17.2% versus 21.7%). The employment mix reflects a stronger presence in elementary occupations (12.1% versus 10.2%) and caring roles (10.8% versus 9.2%), whilst professional employment is below average at 16.3% compared to 20.5% nationally.