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Higher End

3,633 people · median £240,000 · Wigan

Good for schoolsMore 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
£240k
median price
+22.6%
5-year growth
93%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£240k
median sold price
5.9 yrs
of local pay to buy
+22.6%
5-year change
£195k
typical terraced
27 min
Manchester — fastest
14
rail stations
93%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
144
schools total
9.6
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
481
green spaces
6.7
PM2.5 · WHO 5
638
eat & drink
198
shops
90.3%
gigabit
55
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +22.6%

£134k£170k£205k£241k20142025£230,500
£144,498 in 2014 → £230,500 in 2025 · 78 sales in 12 months
In Wigan:
48th cheapest of 57 neighbourhoods

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Below this neighbourhood: the map places Higher End among Wigan's neighbourhoods — go finer to individual streets and their sold-price history.

The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Higher End is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 3,633. The median house price is £240,000, with 78 sales recorded over 12 months. Semi-detached homes dominate, with a median price of £242,300, while terraced properties are more affordable at £195,000.

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Prices have grown 22.6% over five years. About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Higher End. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied, with 79.3% of households owning their homes; 41.5% own outright. The median age is 46.1 years. Educational attainment is relatively strong, with 34.0% of residents holding level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is good overall, with low nitrogen dioxide levels and moderate particulate matter. Flood risk is minimal at 0.0%. Broadband availability is excellent, with 99.8% superfast coverage and 90.3% gigabit-capable. The area is 60.8% green belt. Council tax band D is £2,151.54 for 2026/27 under Wigan Council.

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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