Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WN1 postcode area, covering Wigan and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£144,720
Median price
£120,000
5-year trend
+364.9%
Total sales
10,315
The WN1 area has 511 individual postcodes with 10,315 registered sales. Prices are +63.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wigan. The five-year price movement is +364.9%.
A Greater Manchester town with fast trains to London Euston and Manchester, a proud rugby league heritage and affordable terraced housing.
🚆 Main station
Wigan North Western
⏱️ London commute
~115 min by train
WN1 averages £144,720, placing it in the affordable category, +63.5% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 10,315 recorded sales across 511 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WN1 is +364.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WN1 2TT
£172,539 avg · 149 sales
WN1 2RF
£182,987 avg · 132 sales
WN1 2UN
£186,913 avg · 126 sales
WN1 3NF
£79,530 avg · 123 sales
WN1 3YA
£101,203 avg · 112 sales
WN1 3JR
£73,302 avg · 101 sales
WN1 2EB
£119,159 avg · 91 sales
WN1 2QE
£195,189 avg · 91 sales
WN1 3EX
£55,331 avg · 91 sales
This WN1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WN1 postcode area is £144,720, based on 10,315 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wigan.
Properties in WN1 average £144,720, which is +63.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£120,000) is 17.1% below the average (£144,720), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WN1 have moved +364.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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