Old Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN4 9BG, WN4 9QP, WN4 9QN.
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At a glance
96 property sales on Old Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £167,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £112,651. That is 22% below the Wigan average of £214,356 over the same period. 26 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 24 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 83% terraced, 15% semi-detached, 1% detached. Recorded sale prices on Old Road range from £60,000 to £250,000. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold. Of 373 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, Old Road ranks 254th for average price.
House prices on Old Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 133 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 80 | £112,651 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 14 | £162,393 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £180,000 | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Flat | 1 | £90,000 | 5 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on Old Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67, Old Road WN4 9BG | 30 Mar 2026 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 270A, Old Road WN4 9TS | 20 Mar 2026 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 138, Old Road WN4 9QG | 30 Oct 2025 | £160,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 381, Old Road WN4 9TR | 1 Oct 2025 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 190, Old Road WN4 9QP | 12 Sep 2025 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, Old Road WN4 9BG | 9 Sep 2025 | £87,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 167, Old Road WN4 9QN | 27 Aug 2025 | £143,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 65, Old Road WN4 9BG | 4 Aug 2025 | £117,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 27, Old Road WN4 9BG | 14 Jul 2025 | £60,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 387, Old Road WN4 9TR | 20 Jun 2025 | £90,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 171, Old Road WN4 9QN | 5 Jun 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 156, Old Road WN4 9QN | 9 May 2025 | £217,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 89, Old Road WN4 9BG | 20 Mar 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 207, Old Road WN4 9QP | 14 Mar 2025 | £108,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 385, Old Road WN4 9TR | 13 Mar 2025 | £185,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 63, Old Road WN4 9BG | 28 Feb 2025 | £107,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 158, Old Road WN4 9QN | 21 Feb 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 217, Old Road WN4 9QP | 31 Jan 2025 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 150, Old Road WN4 9QN | 10 Jan 2025 | £142,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 169, Old Road WN4 9QN | 19 Dec 2024 | £95,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 248, Old Road WN4 9QP | 5 Nov 2024 | £108,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 75, Old Road WN4 9BG | 5 Nov 2024 | £94,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 44, Old Road WN4 9BQ | 27 Sep 2024 | £105,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 75, Old Road WN4 9BG | 3 Sep 2024 | £93,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 355, Old Road WN4 9TR | 15 Aug 2024 | £139,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 379, Old Road WN4 9TR | 26 Jul 2024 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Old Road WN4 9BG | 24 Jun 2024 | £133,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 175, Old Road WN4 9QN | 10 May 2024 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 373, Old Road WN4 9TR | 4 Apr 2024 | £90,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 156, Old Road WN4 9QN | 5 Mar 2024 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 303, Old Road WN4 9TS | 1 Feb 2024 | £213,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 44, Old Road WN4 9BQ | 12 Jan 2024 | £73,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 213, Old Road WN4 9QP | 5 Jan 2024 | £97,200 | Other | Leasehold |
| 297, Old Road WN4 9TS | 4 Jan 2024 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 379, Old Road WN4 9TR | 2 Jan 2024 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 271, Old Road WN4 9QP | 24 Nov 2023 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Old Road WN4 9BQ | 26 Oct 2023 | £150,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 205, Old Road WN4 9QP | 30 Jun 2023 | £74,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 14, Old Road WN4 9BQ | 23 Jun 2023 | £101,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 202, Old Road WN4 9QP | 10 May 2023 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 335, Old Road WN4 9TR | 24 Apr 2023 | £121,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 29, Old Road WN4 9BG | 27 Mar 2023 | £79,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 337, Old Road WN4 9TR | 3 Feb 2023 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 116, Old Road WN4 9QG | 15 Dec 2022 | £169,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 385, Old Road WN4 9TR | 8 Dec 2022 | £173,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 187, Old Road WN4 9QN | 4 Nov 2022 | £152,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 74, Old Road WN4 9BQ | 21 Oct 2022 | £155,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 98, Old Road WN4 9QG | 9 Sep 2022 | £172,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 339, Old Road WN4 9TR | 26 Aug 2022 | £180,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 267, Old Road WN4 9QP | 19 Aug 2022 | £149,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 270A, Old Road | £125,000 (Jun 2020) → £175,000 (Mar 2026) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 138, Old Road | £110,000 (Nov 2017) → £160,000 (Oct 2025) | +45% over 8 yrs |
| 167, Old Road | £86,500 (Oct 2020) → £143,000 (Aug 2025) | +65% over 5 yrs |
| 65, Old Road | £81,000 (Jul 2018) → £117,000 (Aug 2025) | +44% over 7 yrs |
| 156, Old Road | £90,000 (Mar 2024) → £217,000 (May 2025) | +141% over 1 yr |
| 385, Old Road | £173,000 (Dec 2022) → £185,500 (Mar 2025) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| 63, Old Road | £72,500 (Sep 2016) → £107,000 (Feb 2025) | +48% over 8 yrs |
| 158, Old Road | £78,500 (Mar 2019) → £131,500 (Feb 2022) → £145,000 (Feb 2025) | +85% over 6 yrs |
| 217, Old Road | £100,000 (Jan 2019) → £185,000 (Jan 2025) | +85% over 6 yrs |
| 75, Old Road | £93,000 (Sep 2024) → £94,000 (Nov 2024) | +1% over under a year |
| 44, Old Road | £73,000 (Jan 2024) → £105,000 (Sep 2024) | +44% over under a year |
| 355, Old Road | £108,000 (Jun 2021) → £139,000 (Aug 2024) | +29% over 3 yrs |
| 379, Old Road | £95,000 (Jan 2024) → £135,000 (Jul 2024) | +42% over under a year |
| 175, Old Road | £94,000 (Dec 2017) → £110,000 (May 2024) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 303, Old Road | £137,500 (Mar 2016) → £213,000 (Feb 2024) | +55% over 8 yrs |
| 38, Old Road | £105,000 (Oct 2016) → £112,000 (Sep 2018) → £150,000 (Oct 2023) | +43% over 7 yrs |
| 116, Old Road | £85,000 (Nov 2017) → £169,000 (Dec 2022) | +99% over 5 yrs |
| 204, Old Road | £85,000 (Aug 2017) → £134,000 (Mar 2022) | +58% over 5 yrs |
| 42, Old Road | £72,500 (Apr 2019) → £150,000 (Feb 2022) | +107% over 3 yrs |
| 110, Old Road | £118,500 (Jul 2018) → £148,000 (Dec 2021) | +25% over 3 yrs |
| 5, Old Road | £84,000 (Feb 2016) → £70,000 (Nov 2021) | -17% over 6 yrs |
| 43, Old Road | £65,000 (Dec 2020) → £130,000 (Oct 2021) | +100% over under a year |
| 252, Old Road | £98,000 (Feb 2016) → £82,500 (Apr 2016) → £90,000 (Feb 2021) | -8% over 5 yrs |
| 291, Old Road | £140,000 (Jul 2016) → £155,000 (Feb 2020) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 37, Old Road | £80,000 (Feb 2016) → £89,000 (Nov 2017) | +11% over 2 yrs |
| 18, Old Road | £78,150 (May 2016) → £107,120 (Jul 2017) | +37% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Old Road
Crime
8 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Sankey catchment with St Helens and Warrington Flood alert area
- Millingford Brook at Ashton in Makerfield Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Old Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cansfield High School 974 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| R L Hughes Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Nicol Mere School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School 186 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School 174 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield 1,204 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Martha H School 28 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.8 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
- Bryn station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Garswood station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Pemberton station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cansfield Grove (opp, Old Road) 1 min walk
- Cansfield Grove (nr, Old Road) 1 min walk
- Cansfield High School (o/s, Grounds) 2 min walk
- Harold Avenue (opp, Old Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ashton Medical Centre
120 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · 0.2 mi - Bryn Street Surgery
Ashton Health Centre, Council Avenue, Wigan · 0.5 mi - Medicentre
Council Avenue, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · 0.5 mi - Bryn Cross Surgery
246 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi 122 - 138 Wigan Road · 0.3 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Ashton-in-Makerfield · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Ashton In Makerfield · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl WIG - Ashton In Makerfield · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- J Morris Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Downall Green Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 650 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,484 |
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 Old Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 95% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.4% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 31.7% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.4% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 21.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.8% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.1% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 28.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 21.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.1% | 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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