Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WN6 postcode area, covering Wigan and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£151,085
Median price
£132,000
5-year trend
+290.6%
Total sales
22,022
The WN6 area has 859 individual postcodes with 22,022 registered sales. Prices are +61.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wigan. The five-year price movement is +290.6%.
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
WN6 averages £151,085, placing it in the affordable category, +61.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,022 recorded sales across 859 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WN6 is +290.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WN6 9ET
£200,380 avg · 161 sales
WN6 0JZ
£109,744 avg · 142 sales
WN6 8QH
£100,050 avg · 139 sales
WN6 0XR
£159,633 avg · 133 sales
WN6 7JD
£101,758 avg · 124 sales
WN6 8BE
£104,432 avg · 124 sales
WN6 0XU
£146,716 avg · 122 sales
WN6 0DA
£83,167 avg · 115 sales
WN6 8LW
£154,272 avg · 115 sales
This WN6 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 WN6 postcode area is £151,085, based on 22,022 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wigan.
Properties in WN6 average £151,085, which is +61.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£132,000) is 12.6% below the average (£151,085), 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 WN6 have moved +290.6% 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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