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Wigan West

Wigan West is one of 25 wards in Wigan, home to 13,460 people in 5,931 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £160,000 over the past two years, 20% below the Wigan median. On average 14% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 25% below the Wigan average.

Ward E05015011 · 276 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
13,460residentsCensus 2021
£160kmedian sale price329 sales, 24 months
14%green within 500 mpostcode average
97%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Wigan West in WiganPostcodes in Wigan West highlighted; the rest of Wigan in grey
Map of Wigan with Wigan West highlighted

People and homes.

13,460 residents in 5,931 households, next to the Wigan average.

18%
aged 15–29
17%
aged 65 and over
61%
owner-occupied homes
21%
privately rented
18%
socially rented
5%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Wigan West and Wigan.

Wigan WestWigan
£130k£158k£186k£214k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£130k£158k£186k£214k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Wigan West with a published hygiene rating.

63rated food businessesin total
62%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Wigan: 73%
9rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)

Compare Wigan West.

Side by side with its nearest wards, from the same sources and dates.