Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN2 5PS, WN2 5QD, WN2 5QE.
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At a glance
37 property sales on Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £220,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £157,660. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 84% semi-detached, 16% detached. Recorded sale prices on Simpkin Street range from £52,777 to £311,000. 19% of homes sold here were freehold and 81% leasehold.
House prices on Simpkin Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Simpkin Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WN2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 19% freehold and 81% leasehold across 37 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 31 | £157,660 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £213,250 | 9 May 2023 |
Sold prices on Simpkin Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62, Simpkin Street WN2 5PT | 20 Feb 2026 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 18, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 29 Sep 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 74, Simpkin Street WN2 5PT | 23 Sep 2025 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 2 Jun 2025 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 73, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 2 Oct 2024 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 81, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 26 Jan 2024 | £52,777 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 3 Nov 2023 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 9 May 2023 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 155, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 22 Feb 2023 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 159, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 20 Jan 2023 | £165,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 98, Simpkin Street WN2 5PT | 16 Dec 2022 | £311,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 149, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 26 Oct 2022 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 8 Apr 2022 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 13, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 11 Mar 2022 | £170,100 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 113, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 9 Jul 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 25 Jun 2021 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 115, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 14 May 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 89, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 20 Apr 2021 | £199,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 16 Apr 2021 | £100,100 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 57, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 12 Jan 2021 | £138,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 4 Sep 2020 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 111, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 14 Aug 2020 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 80, Simpkin Street WN2 5PT | 14 Aug 2020 | £92,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 15 May 2020 | £147,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 107, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 28 Feb 2020 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 33, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 13 Dec 2019 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 59, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 29 Nov 2019 | £141,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 143, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 26 Apr 2019 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 161, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 15 Feb 2019 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 191, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 29 Jun 2018 | £175,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 145, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 8 Jun 2018 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 41, Simpkin Street WN2 5QE | 16 Feb 2018 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 72, Simpkin Street WN2 5PT | 30 Nov 2016 | £170,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 69, Simpkin Street WN2 5QD | 21 Oct 2016 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 96, Simpkin Street WN2 5PT | 22 Jul 2016 | £222,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 89, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 27 Jun 2016 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 97, Simpkin Street WN2 5PS | 29 Jan 2016 | £149,995 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Simpkin Street | £100,100 (Apr 2021) → £170,100 (Mar 2022) | +70% over under a year |
| 89, Simpkin Street | £167,000 (Jun 2016) → £199,000 (Apr 2021) | +19% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Simpkin Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram 274 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy 228 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Platt Bridge Community School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Newbridge Learning Community 83 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy 106 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 4–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School 138 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 281 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 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
- Ince (Manchester) station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Hindley station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Bryn station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Keats Way (nr, Bickershaw Lane) 3 min walk
- Biffa Recycling Facility (nr, Bickershaw Lane) 3 min walk
- Keats Way (opp, Bickershaw Lane) 3 min walk
- Biffa Recycling Facility (opp, Bickershaw Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Wigan · 0.6 mi - Platt House Surgery
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Wigan · 0.6 mi - Dr Tun & Partners
Hindley Health Centre, 17 Liverpool Road, Wigan · 1.2 mi - Ince Surgery
Clare House, Phoenix Way, Wigan · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Platt Bridge · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Platt Bridge · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Wigan Atherton Road · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Wigan Hindley Extra · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Abram Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Liverpool Road Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Platt Bridge Health Centre Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Time For Teeth Hmp Hindley · 0.5 mi
- Platt Bridge Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 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 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 582 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,393 |
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 Simpkin Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 95% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 75.6% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 20.9% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
| Sikh | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.2% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 21.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.6% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.2% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 28.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.2% | 21.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 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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