6,180 people · median £139,000 · Wigan
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Sold price trend +31.6%
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Scholes is a neighbourhood in Greater Manchester administered by Wigan Council. The median house price is £139,000, with 122 sales in the past year and prices rising 31.6% over five years.
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Semi-detached homes (54 sales) typically sell for £149,000; terraced homes (56 sales) for £120,000. About 5% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Scholes overall, though deprivation varies by dimension. The population of 6,180 has a median age of 37.0 years. Owner-occupied homes account for 41.1% of the 2,587 households, while 39.9% are socially rented. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 12.0 annual mean and particulate matter at 7.3. Broadband coverage is strong: 99.4% have superfast speeds and 91.5% have gigabit-capable connections. Council tax for band D is £2,151.54 in 2026/27. Planning applications are handled by Wigan Council, and there are 4 listed buildings in the area.
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