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Far Moor

4,097 people · median £245,000 · Wigan

Good for schoolsFast broadbandMore affordable than most
Wigan Council · Labour-controlled   42/75 seats · 56% · OCD 2026
75/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£245k
median price
+44.8%
5-year growth
93%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£245k
median sold price
5.9 yrs
of local pay to buy
+44.8%
5-year change
£158k
typical terraced
27 min
Manchester — fastest
14
rail stations
93%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
144
schools total
11.3
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
481
green spaces
6.8
PM2.5 · WHO 5
638
eat & drink
198
shops
97.6%
gigabit
55
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend +44.8%

£128k£170k£213k£256k20142025£243,750
£139,995 in 2014 → £243,750 in 2025 · 97 sales in 12 months
In Wigan:
50th cheapest of 57 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Far Moor is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 4,097. The median house price is £245,000, with 97 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 44.8% over five years. Terraced homes median at £157,500, semis at £235,000, and detached properties at £365,000.

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The median age is 42.6 years, and 75.4% of homes are owner-occupied. Education levels are relatively strong, with 36.0% of residents aged 16+ holding level 4 qualifications or above. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Far Moor. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, with no flood risk in flood zones 3. Broadband is excellent, with 97.6% gigabit-capable coverage. Council Tax band D is £2,151.54, and the area is governed by Wigan Council, a Labour-controlled metropolitan district.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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