Postcode report
Is WN2 1LY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WN2 1LY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN2 1LY is a postcode in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN2 1LY, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN2 1LY are local prosperity and schools and education, while housing 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 WN2 1LY is based on Wigan 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,121 residents, 433 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 16% 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 9/10.
For property prices near WN2 1LY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £155k from 67 rolling sales, up 0.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WN2 1LY 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WN2 1LY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WN2 1LY
Is WN2 1LY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 WN2 1LY?
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 demographics are available for WN2 1LY?
LocaleIQ matched WN2 1LY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN2 1LY?
The latest median sold price is £155k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN2 1LY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.