House prices in Wigan
The median price paid for a home in Wigan was £185,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,970 sales. House prices in Wigan did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 23.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Wigan was 13% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Wigan was £746 a month in August 2026, 6.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Wigan are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Wigan stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Wigan had the 15th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+23.3%).
- Wigan has the 27th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 96.5%.
- Wigan has the 40th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £746 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Wigan
The median price paid in Wigan was £185,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,970 sales, or £2,348 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £330,000 | 748 | £3,113 | +3.7% | +21.8% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £205,000 | 1,626 | £2,577 | +2.5% | +27.3% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £139,995 | 1,402 | £1,780 | +2.2% | +33.3% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £110,000 | 194 | £1,923 | +0.5% | +22.2% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan | £185,000 | 0.0% | +23.3% | £2,348 | +1.1% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Wigan sold for a median £2,348 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Wigan has the 38th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Broadband and mobile in Wigan
96.5% of premises in Wigan can get gigabit broadband and 99.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 87.7% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 27th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
94.4% of premises in Wigan get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Wigan
The average private rent in Wigan was £746 a month in August 2026, 6.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Wigan are 40.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Wigan has the 40th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Wigan
3,338 homes were sold in Wigan in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.97 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Wigan were 4.2% up on the year before and 31.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 113th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Wigan
Deprivation in Wigan
Wigan is the 102nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 102nd |
| Income | 118th |
| Employment | 70th |
| Education and skills | 108th |
| Health | 48th |
| Crime | 58th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 248th |
| Living environment | 124th |
People moving in and out in Wigan
In the year ending June 2025, 15,073 people moved to Wigan from elsewhere in the UK and 12,395 moved away, a net gain of 2,678 (7.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Salford 2,252
- Bolton 1,660
- Manchester 1,377
Most moved out to
- St. Helens 951
- Bolton 944
- Salford 848
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Wigan
How much does a house cost in Wigan?
The median price paid for a home in Wigan was £185,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £330,000; semi-detached £205,000; terraced £139,995; flats £110,000.
Are house prices in Wigan going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Wigan did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 23.3%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Wigan?
The average private rent in Wigan was £746 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £542; 2 bed £700; 3 bed £838; 4+ bed £1,143.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Wigan?
87.7% of premises in Wigan can get full fibre and 96.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- St. Helens 9 km
- Bolton 12 km
- Warrington 14 km
- Chorley 16 km
- Salford 17 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.