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House prices in Wigan
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Wigan have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.9% to a typical £194,551, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £203,065.
That's 29% below the UK average of £272,611.
Wigan house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Wigan
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- M28 ▼ -1.8% £270,000 133 sales
- WA3 ▲ +1.0% £230,000 832 sales
- M29 ▲ +5.6% £226,250 750 sales
- WN6 ▼ -2.1% £191,500 1,307 sales
- WN4 ▲ +7.3% £185,000 653 sales
- WN1 ▼ -8.8% £181,000 675 sales
- WN3 ▲ +8.6% £180,000 834 sales
- M46 ▲ +0.6% £172,250 732 sales
- WN2 ▼ -2.9% £169,500 1,629 sales
- WN5 ▲ +0.6% £165,000 1,030 sales
- WN7 ▲ +4.6% £157,000 1,655 sales
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £317,102 ▲ +3.2%
- Semi-detached £203,065 ▲ +4.4%
- Terraced £157,881 ▲ +4.3%
- Flat £105,966 ▲ +0.3%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 21 DARTINGTON ROAD, WN2 5BA | £139,950 |
| Apr 2026 | 635 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN5 8AG | £140,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 64 ASHFIELD CRESCENT, WN5 7TE | £380,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 77 DELPH STREET, WN6 7EF | £70,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 WYNARD AVENUE, WN1 3NS | £170,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 36 ALGERNON STREET, WN2 3EG | £158,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 141 BILLINGE ROAD, WN4 0XD | £185,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 CARLTON CLOSE, WN4 9UX | £172,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 243 MOSSY LEA ROAD, WN6 9RN | £355,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 81 ARGYLE STREET, WN2 3PN | £69,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Wigan costs 5.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Wigan ranks nationally →
Wigan is the 35th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 117,240 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Wigan.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.3%
- Median floor area 78 m²
- Median annual energy cost £828
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Rotherham £191,496
- House prices in Calderdale £191,385
- House prices in Wakefield £199,347
- House prices in Liverpool £189,036
- House prices in Knowsley £188,527
- House prices in St Helens £185,154
- House prices in Bolton £204,379
- House prices in North Tyneside £205,744
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Wigan?
- The average house price in Wigan is £194,551, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Wigan changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Wigan have risen +3.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Wigan by property type?
- Latest average prices in Wigan:
- detached homes: £317,102
- semi-detached homes: £203,065
- terraced homes: £157,881
- flats: £105,966
- Is Wigan affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Wigan costs 5.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Wigan ranks nationally.
- Is Wigan an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Wigan costs £194,551 — 29% less than the UK average of £272,611. Wigan is the 35th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Wigan?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Wigan's average of £194,551, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Wigan?
- On a typical Wigan sale at £194,551, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,300–£3,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Wigan?
- Moving home in Wigan typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.