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the UK’s pie eating town
Wigan has substantial employment opportunities, outstanding schools, an affordable housing market, and beautiful connections. The town’s population is over 320,000 and is expected to grow by 6.24% by 2030.
Wigan has located Northwest of Hindley and Ashton-in-Makerfield, west of Manchester city centre and north of Warrington. The town stands midway between Manchester and Liverpool along the Liverpool Leeds Canal.
Historically, Wigan’s growth was predominantly due to the industrial revolution, like much of Greater Manchester. But, there is evidence of Brigante and Roman settlements in the area. After the end of the second world war, Wigans textile failed to recover, so many factories and collieries fell to ruin.
Nowadays, although its coal and textile industry has never fully recovered, it is home to many businesses and rejuvenation. With property developments in the area, Wigan is expected to be a powerhouse in Greater Manchester again.
According to Rightmove, the average house price over the past year was £170,866, with semi-detached properties sold for £175,910. Terraced properties sold on average for £131,467, and detached houses sold for £283,960.
Wigan is known as one of the happiest boroughs of Greater Manchester for a good reason; there are many parks, open spaces and a massive community spirit. This makes choosing the best areas to live in Wigan a challenging task. However, these are just a few of our favourite choices:
According to Rightmove, the average cost of a property in Orrell over the past year was £199,272, with semi-detached properties selling the most at £179,934—terraced properties sold for an average of £143,579 and detached properties sold for £352,593.
Orrell is located 3 miles west of Wigan town centre and has a population of over 11,500. It is the most westerly area of Greater Manchester and historically was always a part of Lancashire.
The town has been built around the M58 and M6, which allows easy access to both Wigan and Liverpool. Once upon a time, the city was a centre for the coal mining industry but now has deep routes in the hospitality industry.
There are many activities to do in the town, with the Orrell Water Park offering families and couples plenty of space to walk freely and enjoy the countryside. There are numerous schools, parks, shops, bars and restaurants.
According to Rightmove, the average cost of a property in Standish over the past year was £212,383, with semi-detached properties selling the most at £197,927—detached properties sold on average for £328,470 and terraced properties sold for £148,500.
Standish is located 3 miles northwest of Wigan and is on the boundaries of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The town has a population of over 13,000 and has been formed around a crossroads.
Standish has an above-average number of people over 65 and is an affluent community, with only 10% of households in social housing. There are plenty of shops, schools, a library and pubs.
According to Rightmove, the average cost of a property in Appley Bridge over the past year was £239,156, with the majority of sales being semi-detached properties at £233,706—detached properties sold on average for £282,000 and terraced properties sold for £216,500.
Appley Bridge is a small village 6 miles northwest of Wigan town centre located just south of the A5209, which connects to the M6.
If you’re looking for a town steeped in mystery, this might be the place for you! In 1914, a meteorite crashed on farmland and was put on view in a shop window.
There is also a cottage called Skull House, where a discoloured human skull is found on a mantlepiece — people have tried to remove it over the years with disastrous results.
Living in Wigan could significantly improve your life as it has been voted one of the happiest places in Greater Manchester. The people have a massive community spirit, and with excellent connections to Manchester and Liverpool, how could you go wrong?
If you want to move to Wigan, we can help you sell your house in as little as 28 days!
There’s no time like the present! Wigan boasts extremely affordable house pieces and has the immense potential to increase.
Wigan is a great town to raise a family or look to buy-to-let. The city is one of the best commuter towns in the North West and is a great place to grow as a family, with plenty of outdoor activities and a wide range of open spaces.
Wigan allows landlords and property investors to offer high rent and receive higher yields as Wigan is one of the most affordable towns in the UK.
Wigan borough has a stable economy, boosting over 12,000 businesses — 80% of which are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, with manufacturing and logistics being the critical business areas. The opportunity for tenant employment is endless, and with expected growth in the future, why wouldn’t you?
For the moment, house prices in Wigan are staying stable. In fact, according to Rightmove, over the past year, Wigan has seen an increase in house prices of over 16%. This is different for all of Manchester, as Salford has begun to see a decline in house prices.
According to Numbeo, Wigan has a moderate crime rate compared to the rest of the UK. The most significant problem in Wigan is anti-social behaviour in the town centre, but in the suburbs of Wigan, there is little worry about crime as the community spirit is strong. Here are some of the safest places to live in Wigan:
According to Rightmove, Wrightington has an overall sold house price of £414,923, with most properties sold being detached houses at £668,500. Semi-detached houses sold for £214,600, and terraced properties sold for £155,000.
Technically speaking, Wrightington is in West Lancashire but is only 7 miles northwest of Wigan. The village is exceptionally affluent, with many gated communities and closed neighbourhoods.
According to Rightmove, Gathurst has an overall sold house price of £149,362 over the last year, with most properties sold being semi-detached houses at £144,093—terraced properties sold on average for £117,633 and detached properties sold for £321,825.
Gathurst is a small area within Shevington and is served by the Gathurst railway station to the north and M6 to the west. One of the largest employers in Wigan – Heinz, can be found just south of Gathurst.
According to Rightmove, Ashton-In-Makerfield has an overall sold house price of £164,676 over the last year, with most properties sold being semi-detached houses at £171,508—terraced houses sold for an average of £131,607 and detached properties sold for £263,854.
Ashton-In-Makerfield is a market town 4 miles south of Wigan with over 28,000. There is plenty to do in Ashton-In-Makerfield, with 12 parks, a leisure centre and many lakes.
Wigan may have been an area of stagnation post-industrial revolution, but it’s now destined to be a destination in Greater Manchester. The town has a £135 million development plan to demolish its old shopping centre to build a new hotel, 464 residential units, a new market hall and a landscaped public square.
The area is undergoing a massive transformation, and the local property market remains highly affordable. Below are some examples of sites which are set to be transformed in the coming years but, at the moment, have a relatively average sold house price
According to Rightmove, over the past year, Wigan Centre has had an overall house price of £177,875, with most houses being semi-detached at £215,148—terraced properties sold for an average of £140,735 and flats sold for £118,541.
Wigan Centre is the location of the new development plan to inject a new lease of life into the town centre.
According to Rightmove, over the past year, Platt Bridge has had an overall house price of £148,603, with semi-detached properties selling for £151,846—terraced properties sold for £114,056 and detached properties sold for £206,875.
Platt Bridge, locally known as Platt Wazz, is 2 miles south of Wigan town centre and is nestled between the railway line to the southwest and Hindley to the northeast. There are three lakes and plenty of terraced industrial-era houses.
According to Rightmove, over the past year, Ince has had an overall house price of £130,709, with terraced properties selling for an average of £106,645. Semi-detached houses sold on average for £140,889, and detached homes for £246,833.
Ince or Ince-in-Makerfield is just northwest of Platt Bridge and has plenty of open spaces, parks and lakes to explore. The site mainly consists of terraced housing with some cul-de-sacs.
| COMPANY NAME | PROPERTIES LISTED | AVERAGE TIME ON THE MARKET | COST OF SELLING | REVIEW SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Estate Agents | 10,034 | 13 weeks | 1.33% | 2.5 |
| William H Brown | 132 | 9 weeks | 1.2% +VAT | 2.2 |
| Manning Stainton | 1334 | 7 weeks | 1.26% | 4.2 |
| The Property Selling Company | 191 | 28 days | Free | 4.7 |
With other estate agents Wigan, you can end up being charged extra additional costs and estate agent fees. Another issue you can face with other Wigan property agents is that they may overvalue your property and leave you with a lower profit than originally promised. Our service will always be clear and transparent with you, letting you know an accurate asking price.
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This is based on the average house price in Wigan of £170,866. High street easte agents in Wigan typically charge 1.5% but our service is completely free – we just work a little differently.
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She has flourished and progressed through our ranks from admin girl to the Sales Team Manager. Her role, as she puts it so gracefully, is to “keep the rowdy bunch in check!” — overlooking and keeping track of the entire team and ensuring you are looked after.
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Scott has over three years of experience in the property industry and worked his way up our ranks from Property Consultant to Sales Team Leader. You’ll find him at home with family or kicking a football when he’s not in the office.
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House sold for: over £595,000
Time to complete: 8 weeks
Amjid Hussain
House sold for: over £595,000
Time to complete: 8 weeks
House sold for: over £595,000
Completion:
8 weeks
Amjid Hussain
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