Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview Wigan has seen sustained residential activity, with over 15,000 sales across five years. The median price sits at £180,000, reflecting a market pitched towards the affordable end of the North West spectrum. Prices have risen 24.2% over the five-year period, though recent figures show some moderation after peaks in 2025.
Property Types and Price Differences Semi-detached homes dominate the market by volume and average £191,656, making them the typical choice for buyers. Terraced properties are notably cheaper at £141,129, whilst detached homes command roughly 1.7 times the semi-detached price at £325,580. Flats represent a smaller segment, averaging £116,472 and appealing to those seeking entry-level or compact properties.
Price Trends Over Time The market climbed steadily from 2021 (£190,901) to a peak in 2025 (£217,929), gaining momentum through 2024. The most recent 12-month average of £200,961 suggests prices have eased back, though they remain well above early-period levels.
What Stands Out Semi-detached and terraced homes account for nearly 75% of sales, underscoring a market geared toward traditional family housing. The range between minimum recent prices (£111,000) and maximum (£267,000) indicates meaningful choice across affordability levels within the town.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Road | 185 | £193,900 |
| Warrington Road | 144 | £119,608 |
| Atherton Road | 113 | £150,450 |
| Brookbridge Road | 108 | £232,341 |
| Ormskirk Road | 86 | £135,921 |
| Bolton Road | 77 | £145,742 |
| Longwall Drive | 70 | £222,897 |
| Preston Road | 69 | £178,616 |
| Hilldale | 68 | £227,811 |
| Billinge Road | 68 | £149,649 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 31 George Street | WN4 8QD | £111,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 13 Tulip Drive | WN6 8NT | £137,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 22 Woodlands Drive | WN6 8HU | £267,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 22 Woodlands Drive | WN6 8HU | £267,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 49 Nixon Phillips Drive | WN2 4UP | £247,500 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 3 The Ospreys | WN3 6AP | £218,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 9 Concorde Avenue | WN3 5PD | £235,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 321 Wigan Lower Road | WN6 8JN | £127,400 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | ELMSTREE Ince Green Lane | WN3 4RJ | £189,995 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 116 Cranfield Road | WN3 5QE | £182,000 | Semi-detached |
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Yes. The average property price in Wigan has increased by 24% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £204,241 and the median at £180,000.
The mean average property price in Wigan is £204,241 based on 15,007 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £180,000.
The most expensive property type in Wigan is detached homes, averaging £325,580. The most affordable is flats, averaging £116,472. There have been 15,007 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 15,007 property sales recorded in Wigan over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Wigan Road with 185 sales.
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