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WN6 0JS area guide

Who lives in WN6 0JS, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Standish South
Council: Wigan
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 1,468 (2024)

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At a glance

What WN6 0JS is like

WN6 0JS is a postcode in the Standish South neighbourhood of Wigan. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,468 people. 81.7% of households own their home, 17.6% rent privately and 0.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 70–74, and 48.2% 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 WN6 0 sold for a median of £250,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WN6 0JS compares

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

AffluenceMore

8.0/ 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

£250,000

Median over 191 sales in WN6 0, −3.8% on the year before.

TransportMore

3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 41 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

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

Household incomeMore

£54,776

Average a year, before tax — higher than 55% 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 8.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
03
An older population
34% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Schools are over capacityLook closer
The schools nearby are 101% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

WN6 0JS FAQs

Is WN6 0JS a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.0 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 WN6 0JS?

The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.

Homes in WN6 0 sold for a median of £250,000 across 191 sales in the year to August 2026, −3.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WN6 0JS 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 WN6 0JS, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WN6 0JS?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 70–74, at 10.1% of residents. 81.7% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (47.9%).

Which council covers WN6 0JS?

WN6 0JS is in Wigan.

WN6 0JS is in Wigan, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WN6 0JS?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 41 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Gathurst Rail Station, 2.3 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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