Wigan has a very low crime rate of 2.7 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

Is Wigan a good place to live?

Wigan is a good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Greater Manchester.

Wigan - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Wigan
Address: England, GB

Good Area

A+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Wigan
Crime Rate	✓low
Vibe	🚶‍♀️ No Car Needed

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Scholes

suburb

C+

0.7 km away

Ince-in-Makerfield

suburb

C+

1.1 km away

Whelley

suburb

1.1 km away

Swinley

suburb

B+

1.4 km away

Poolstock

suburb

C+

1.4 km away

Marylebone

suburb

B+

1.8 km away

Scholes

suburb

C+

0.7 km away

Ince-in-Makerfield

suburb

C+

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Adequate

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

Gathurst

Train

Hindley

Train

Garswood

Train

Upholland

Train

Blackrod

Train

J26M6

Motorway

J25M6

Motorway

J24M6

Motorway

J27M6

Motorway

J23M6

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

19 Schools

Good

53 Schools

Requires Improvement

3 Schools

Woodfield Primary School

Outstanding

St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish

House Prices

all dwelling types

£159,188

detached houses

£281,968

flats and maisonettes

£109,981

semi detached houses

£171,908

terraced houses

£137,773