Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Wigan: a school rated Good 0.8 miles away, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less 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 2NT.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 18 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 29 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Good) — 0.8 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 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?
53GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WWL CN WEST LANCS — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.2 ha total
- largest park 4.4 ha (0.41 mi away)
Nearest: Trinity United Reformed Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
- 19 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Asda, Tesco, Spar, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 1.2 mi
Nearest: Asda Wigan - Mesnes Road Express — 0.5 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 2NT.
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 2NT
WN1 2NT scores 93/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Woodfield Primary School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN1 2NT is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,903 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Woodfield Primary School, 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 52 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WWL CN WEST LANCS, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD INFIRMARY, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
