Merefield Close, Hindley, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN2 3PT.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Merefield Close, Hindley, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £132,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £124,863. Average sale prices rose from £118,225 in 2017 to £132,500 in 2026 (+12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 38% below the Wigan average of £214,356 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 36% terraced, 27% semi-detached, 27% flat. Recorded sale prices on Merefield Close range from £77,000 to £158,500. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 373 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, Merefield Close ranks 338th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Merefield Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £124,863 | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £136,833 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £93,167 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £141,500 | 9 Jun 2017 |
Sold prices on Merefield Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 26 Feb 2026 | £106,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 23 Jan 2026 | £158,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 8 Dec 2023 | £96,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 20 Dec 2022 | £132,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 10, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 14 Oct 2022 | £133,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 4 Jun 2021 | £117,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 16, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 1 Mar 2021 | £155,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 4, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 18 Dec 2020 | £77,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 1 Jun 2018 | £119,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 9 Jun 2017 | £141,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Merefield Close WN2 3PT | 21 Apr 2017 | £94,950 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Merefield Close | £77,000 (Dec 2020) → £96,000 (Dec 2023) → £106,500 (Feb 2026) | +38% over 5 yrs |
| 23, Merefield Close | £94,950 (Apr 2017) → £117,000 (Jun 2021) | +23% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Merefield Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School 237 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy 106 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 4–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hindley Nursery School 103 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Hindley 908 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Parks School 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 281 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hindley station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Ince (Manchester) station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Daisy Hill station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- George Street (nr, Atherton Road) 1 min walk
- George Street (opp, Atherton Road) 2 min walk
- Borsdane Avenue (opp, Atherton Road) 2 min walk
- Park Road (nr, Lord Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Tun & Partners
Hindley Health Centre, 17 Liverpool Road, Wigan · 0.5 mi - Pennygate Medical Centre
109 Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan · 0.6 mi - Platt House Surgery
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Wigan · 1.2 mi - Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Wigan · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Wigan Atherton Road · 0.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Hindley · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Wigan Hindley Extra · 0.5 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Hindley Supermarket · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Borsdane Avenue Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Trayners Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Trayners Chemist · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Hindley Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 671 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,533 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wigan with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merefield Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 95% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.5% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 37.4% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 5% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 21.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19.4% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.9% | 17.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.4% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.9% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.2% | 21.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.2% | 28.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.6% | 8.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wigan.
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