WN3 fits into the broader Wigan area—covering sectors like WN3 4 (Ince), WN3 5 (Wigan), and WN3 6 (Wigan and Winstanley) .
WN3 Average Prices & Structure
Overall average sold price: ~£189,253 over the past year (2024/2025)
By property type:
- Semi-detached: ~£192,210
- Terraced: ~£132,713
- Detached: ~£268,815
Asking Prices & Movement
Average asking price: ~£202,294
Average listing price: ~£230,476 — up 11.3% in the past six months
Typical time to sell: ~11 weeks—moderate turnover
Price reductions: Sellers typically reduce by 2.1%, suggesting initial pricing may be slightly optimistic
Price Growth & Inflation-adjusted Trends
From HouseMetric’s district-level data (WN3 overall):
- 1-year nominal growth: +4.9% → real growth: +0.7%
- 5-year real annual growth: ~1.9%
- 10-year real annual growth: ~1.5%
Breaking it down by sector:
WN3 5: House prices rose 1.3% nominally, but fell 2.5% after inflation over the past year Housemetric.
WN3 6: Prices dropped 1.5% nominally and 5.3% in real (inflation-adjusted) terms over the same period
Market Dynamics
- Speed of market: Properties typically go under offer in 41 to 60 days—not fast-moving, indicating some pricing resistance and potential overvaluation.
- Recent sold examples show price reductions ranging from a few thousand pounds to tens of thousands—some properties staying on market for several months
Summary Table: WN3 Market at a Glance
| Metric | WN3 Summary |
|---|---|
| Avg sold price | ~£189k overall; semi-detached ~£192k; terraced ~£133k; detached ~£269k |
| Asking/listing prices | Asking ~£202k; listing ~£230k (+11% in 6 months) |
| Time to sell | ~11 weeks (41–60 days to go under offer) |
| Price reductions | Average ~2.1% drop from asking |
| 1-year growth | Nominal ~+4–5%; real (after inflation) ~+0.7% |
| Sector trends | WN3 5: nominal +1.3% (real −2.5%); WN3 6: nominal −1.5% (real −5.3%) |
| Long-term growth | Modest: 5-year real CAGR ~1.9%; 10-year real CAGR ~1.5% |
What This Means for You
- Modest appreciation: WN3 shows gentle growth—better than stagnant markets, but not high-flying.
- Sector variation matters: WN3 5 (Wigan proper) is more stable, WN3 6 (Winstanley area) shows mild decline.
- Market patience required: With average 11-week sale times and pricing softness, allow for negotiation room and possibly longer wait times.
- Still under £300k: Detached properties (~£269k) fit your budget, though some premium areas may exceed that threshold.