Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Birch Green, West Lancashire, England
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Birch Green, West Lancashire, England
WN8 6PL is in the West Lancashire local authority (E07000127). The property market in the WN8 6PL postcode area had 0 properties sold in 2021. Across the WN8 area, there were 503 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £218249.
Property market | £230,013 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Liverpool (14.7 miles) | |
Community | Median age is 44.6 | Population of 175,405 | Happiness is Below Average for Lancashire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (West Lancashire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Manchester Piccadilly (52 mins) | |
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£230,013 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Liverpool (14.7 miles) | |
Median age is 44.6 | 175,405 | Happiness is Below Average for Lancashire, Average for UK | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (West Lancashire) | |
- Manchester Piccadilly (52 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Wigan has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £384,471, which is up 8.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £230,013, a terraced house £168,256 and a flat £122,010. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £567 per month. Property prices in Wigan are a little higher than the average property prices across Lancashire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Wigan, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Lancashire region.
Property data is based on West Lancashire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Train Station | Distance from Wigan | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Orrell A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 71 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 121 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (2 change(s) - 147 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Hoscar A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -23% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 68 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 125 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (2 change(s) - 151 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Burscough Bridge A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 126 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (2 change(s) - 152 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 171 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Parbold A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 60 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 121 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (2 change(s) - 147 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (3 change(s) - 166 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Garswood A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 62 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 114 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 140 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 163 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
Upholland A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Manchester Piccadilly (2 change(s) - 75 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Leeds (2 change(s) - 125 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (2 change(s) - 151 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Wigan has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Elm Tree Community Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. There are 3 other outstanding schools nearby too. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Crawford Village Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Hillside Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
Woodlands Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Elm Tree Community Primary School | Primary Community special school - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Little Digmoor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Delph Side Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Holland Moor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Cobbs Brow School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Hope High School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | No |
Learn 4 Life School | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Moorside Community Primary Academy School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Crawford Village Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/5/2016) | 45 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale |
Hillside Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/9/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Cobbs Brow School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/10/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Elm Tree Community Primary School | Primary Community special school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/27/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/25/2012) | 12 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale |
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/26/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/23/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Hope High School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/28/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/22/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Woodlands Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/18/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Moorside Community Primary Academy School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/4/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Little Digmoor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/20/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Delph Side Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/26/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Holland Moor Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/12/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale | |
Learn 4 Life School | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (08/07/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Skelmersdale |
School | Type |
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Crawford Village Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/5/2016) 45 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Hillside Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/9/2017) |
Cobbs Brow School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/10/2014) |
Elm Tree Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/27/2017) |
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/25/2012) 12 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/26/2013) |
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/23/2012) |
Hope High School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/28/2015) |
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/22/2015) |
Woodlands Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/18/2016) |
Moorside Community Primary Academy School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/4/2020) |
Little Digmoor Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/20/2016) |
Delph Side Community Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/26/2016) |
Holland Moor Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/12/2020) |
Learn 4 Life School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (08/07/2021) |
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% households with superfast broadband access | % |
% households unable to access decent broadband | % |
WN8 6PL | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 62% |
Wigan has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Ashurst Skelmersdale, Asda Skelmersdale Superstore, Farmfoods Ashurst Skelmersdale, Iceland Skelmersdale. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Grimshaw Lane Inn, Hare And Hounds, The Plough And Harrow, The Polaris, The Tanner, The Viking. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Christ the Servant Pop In, Elior Uk, Leisure Time, Mad Burgers @ Vitos, Vito's. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Siesta Coffee, The Coffee Pot, Twinkle House Cafe. WN8 6PL has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Lancashire has a high crime rate (80 crimes reported per thousand people). Wigan is safer than this, with 55 crimes reported per thousand people. In regards to burglaries, Wigan has a lower rate (4 burglaries per thousand people) than an average location in the UK with the same density. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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