Property investment stats for Wigan, North West
A complete guide to property investment in Wigan.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Investment summary
Wigan sits as a solid performer in the North West, offering investors a balance between affordability and yield. The average price-to-income ratio of 3.7 makes the area accessible to a broad range of buyers, while the rent-to-income ratio of 20.0% keeps rental demand strong. There's a healthy volume of annual sales at 804, and properties spend just 35 days on the market, which suggests liquidity is not a problem here. Capital growth has been steady, with a 1-year change of 5.0% and a 3-year rise of 11.3%.
Rental yields are particularly attractive, sitting at 6.2% on average, and even higher in the top-performing district at 6.5%. That, combined with a median discount of £0 (the typical achieved discount), means buyers are not having to chase prices above asking, which is refreshing.
Key investment stats for Wigan
Median price per sq ft
£189 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.2%
Capital growth (1y)
5.0%
Sales in past year
804
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Wigan
Live prices in Wigan, North West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£200,000
25% of properties below...
£150,000
75% of properties below...
£265,000
Most expensive property
£3,250,000
Live listings
280
Median days on market
35
Should you invest in Wigan?
Opportunities
- Strong rental yields of 6.2% on average, with the top postcode district delivering up to 6.5%.
- Rapid sales pace, with properties typically selling in just 35 days, means less risk of being stuck with a property for long.
- Affordability is a draw, with a price-to-income ratio of 3.7, making entry into the market more feasible than in pricier regions.
Risks
- The degree-educated and professional population sits in the lower percentiles, which may limit demand for high-end rental or sales stock.
- Social rented housing is relatively high (in the 73rd percentile), which can affect the balance of private rental demand.
- Capital growth, while positive at 5.0% over one year and 11.3% over three, is steady rather than spectacular.
Outlook
Looking ahead, I expect Wigan to remain a reliable choice for income-focused investors. The combination of 6.2% average yields and quick sales turnaround at 35 days should keep the market lively. Affordability will likely continue to attract both buyers and renters, especially with a median price per square foot of £189 per sq ft.
There may not be explosive capital growth, but the steady upward trend of 3.6% annualised over three years gives me confidence in the area's resilience. As long as demand remains broad-based and liquidity stays strong, Wigan looks set to offer a stable, income-driven investment environment over the next year.
Property market trends in Wigan
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Live properties in Wigan
Investment properties in Wigan, North West
£120,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
Alexandra Street, Wigan, WN5
£229,950 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
2 Hornby Street, Wigan
£60,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Standishgate, Wigan, WN1
£375,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan, WN5
£95,000 - Offers Over
2 bedroom flat for sale
Wardley Street, Wigan, WN5
£155,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Lessingham Avenue, Wigan
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £3,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £6,800 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.6%
Best places to invest in Wigan
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.