Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Wigan: a school rated Good within a short walk, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 7 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WN1 1HZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 34 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
69GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 68 GP, 1 hospital, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ADDACTION WIGAN & LEIGH (WIGAN) — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Wigan Wallgate Rail Station0.2 mi
Wigan North Western Rail Station0.3 mi
35 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18.5 ha total
- largest park 10.8 ha (0.22 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (0.14 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
33shops & libraries
- 28 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Iceland, The Co-operative Group, Lidl…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Wigan Unit 1 Wallgate — 0.2 mi
In Wigan, 93% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wigan, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN1 1HZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WN1.
Average sold price by property type across the WN1 district, 2021–2026.
About WN1 1HZ
WN1 1HZ scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Morrisons Daily Wigan Unit 1 Wallgate 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN1 1HZ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,991 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 68 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ADDACTION WIGAN & LEIGH (WIGAN), 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD INFIRMARY, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
