Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WN2 postcode area, covering Wigan and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£114,835
Median price
£95,000
5-year trend
+63.5%
Total sales
25,547
The WN2 area has 1,120 individual postcodes with 25,547 registered sales. Prices are +71.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wigan. The five-year price movement is +63.5%.
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
WN2 averages £114,835, placing it in the affordable category, +71.1% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 25,547 recorded sales across 1,120 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WN2 is +63.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WN2 3JU
£145,712 avg · 224 sales
WN2 5YX
£157,838 avg · 166 sales
WN2 1DZ
£157,843 avg · 121 sales
WN2 3TQ
£66,047 avg · 112 sales
WN2 4HF
£71,875 avg · 110 sales
WN2 4TA
£91,339 avg · 110 sales
WN2 5BA
£137,906 avg · 110 sales
WN2 5YE
£124,306 avg · 110 sales
WN2 3SP
£95,478 avg · 109 sales
This WN2 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 WN2 postcode area is £114,835, based on 25,547 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wigan.
Properties in WN2 average £114,835, which is +71.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£95,000) is 17.3% below the average (£114,835), 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 WN2 have moved +63.5% 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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