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WN2 1EF area guide

Who lives in WN2 1EF, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Aspull & Red Rock
Council: Wigan
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 2,033 (2024)

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At a glance

What WN2 1EF is like

WN2 1EF is a postcode in the Aspull & Red Rock neighbourhood of Wigan. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 2,033 people. 82.9% of households own their home, 14.9% rent privately and 2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 61.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WN2 1 sold for a median of £200,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WN2 1EF compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

9.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 38.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore

£200,000

Median over 86 sales in WN2 1, +2% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 19 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 4 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£46,423

Average a year, before tax — higher than 31% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

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Higher crime than mostLook closer
38.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
02
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
03
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
04
Mostly owner-occupied
82.9% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

WN2 1EF FAQs

Is WN2 1EF a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 38.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).

How much does a house cost in WN2 1EF?

The median sale price over the last year was £200,000.

Homes in WN2 1 sold for a median of £200,000 across 86 sales in the year to August 2026, +2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WN2 1EF safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 38.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around WN2 1EF, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WN2 1EF?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 9.4% of residents. 82.9% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (36.1%).

Which council covers WN2 1EF?

WN2 1EF is in Wigan.

WN2 1EF is in Wigan, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WN2 1EF?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 19 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 1.7 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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