Postcode report
Is WN1 2TX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WN1 2TX: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN1 2TX is a postcode in Wigan Central, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN1 2TX, then scores the surrounding small area 88/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN1 2TX are local prosperity and safety, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WN1 2TX is based on Wigan 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,328 residents, 1,378 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near WN1 2TX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £163k from 101 rolling sales, down 0.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WN1 2TX can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WN1 2TX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WN1 2TX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WN1 2TX
Is WN1 2TX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 88/100 (top 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WN1 2TX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WN1 2TX?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WN1 2TX?
LocaleIQ matched WN1 2TX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN1 2TX?
The latest median sold price is £163k based on 101 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN1 2TX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.