Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN8 7TW, WN8 7RP, WN8 7RA.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £486,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £891,250. That is 16% above the Wigan average of £420,047 over the same period. 4 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 80% detached, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Higher Lane range from £280,000 to £2,700,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 21 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, Higher Lane ranks 9th for average price.
House prices on Higher Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £891,250 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £417,500 | 27 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Higher Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 8 Jun 2026 | £1,775,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Oak House, Higher Lane WN8 7RA | 27 Nov 2025 | £587,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Old School House, Higher Lane WN8 7RA | 12 Nov 2025 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Uplands, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 1 Nov 2024 | £2,107,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Cypress House, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 3 May 2024 | £15,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Woodvale, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 22 Mar 2024 | £44,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Woodbank, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 5 Mar 2024 | £10,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Dalton Grange, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 31 Mar 2023 | £2,700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dalton Grange Court, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 4 Nov 2022 | £1,050,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Paynton, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 4 Aug 2022 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ashurst Hall, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 13 Jun 2022 | £1,800,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Peacehaven, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 14 Dec 2021 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Haven, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 30 Jun 2021 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Cypress House, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 21 May 2021 | £15,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Woodbank, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 21 Jan 2021 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Quinta, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 23 Oct 2020 | £855,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Grange Farm Cottage, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 15 Oct 2020 | £870,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rockhaven, Higher Lane WN8 7RA | 17 Jun 2019 | £1,000,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dalton Grange Court, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 26 Mar 2018 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Palmyra, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 9 Mar 2018 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Quinta, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 11 Dec 2017 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rivoma, Higher Lane WN8 7TW | 13 Apr 2017 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dalton House, Higher Lane WN8 7RP | 12 Aug 2016 | £1,200,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress House, Higher Lane | £15,000 (May 2021) → £15,000 (May 2024) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| Woodbank, Higher Lane | £280,000 (Jan 2021) → £10,000 (Mar 2024) | -96% over 3 yrs |
| Dalton Grange Court, Higher Lane | £660,000 (Mar 2018) → £1,050,000 (Nov 2022) | +59% over 5 yrs |
| Quinta, Higher Lane | £350,000 (Dec 2017) → £855,000 (Oct 2020) | +144% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Higher Lane
Crime
9 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Lane is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper River Douglas Flood alert 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 Higher Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School 61 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 229 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Maharishi Free School 229 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold 106 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Newburgh Church of England Primary School 106 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cobbs Brow School 308 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Woodland Community Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 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
- Parbold station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Appley Bridge station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Hoscar station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ulverston Drive (by, Whalleys Road) 16 min walk
- Ulverston Drive (opp, Whalleys Road) 16 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ashurst Primary Care
Ashurst Health Centre, Lulworth, Skelmersdale · 1.0 mi - Parbold Surgery
4 The Green, Parbold, Wigan · 1.1 mi - Manor Primary Care
Hillside Health Centre, Tanhouse Road, Skelmersdale · 1.9 mi - Beacon Primary Care
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale · 2.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Parbold - Station Road · 1.0 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Skelmersdale Lyndale · 1.0 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Parbold · 1.1 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Skelmersdale Superstore · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- J Halton · 1.0 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Ashurst Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Firbeck Dental Practice · 1.7 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 9 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 94.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 3.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 512 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,304 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 95% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 95% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 95% | 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 | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Lancashire 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 Higher Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 68.4% | 61.5% |
| No religion | 26% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.2% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 49.6% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.7% | 21% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 17.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 47.5% | 30.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 26.6% | 39.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 22.5% | 11.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.5% | 18% |
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 West Lancashire.
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