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WN2 1WY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wigan
About WN2 1WY: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN2 1WY 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 1WY, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN2 1WY are housing and jobs, while health 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 1WY is based on Wigan 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,006 residents, 4,700 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 29% 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 1/10.
For property prices near WN2 1WY, 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.
Families checking schools near WN2 1WY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 WN2 1WY 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 WN2 1WY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 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 WN2 1WY
Is WN2 1WY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% 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 1WY?
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 WN2 1WY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WN2 1WY?
LocaleIQ matched WN2 1WY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN2 1WY?
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 1WY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.