# WN2 5YX Area Summary
The WN2 5YX postcode falls within the Platt Bridge area of Wigan, Greater Manchester. With 82 properties in the dataset and an average price of £155,140, this area represents excellent value within the broader Greater Manchester property market, sitting well below regional averages. The locality is characterised by predominantly terraced housing and semi-detached properties that attract first-time buyers, families seeking affordability, and buy-to-let investors drawn to the competitive yields available in this part of Wigan.
The sub-£160,000 average price point makes WN2 5YX particularly accessible for those looking to enter the property market without the premium associated with central Manchester or more affluent suburbs. Platt Bridge benefits from its position between Wigan town centre and Leigh, offering reasonable transport links via the A577 and proximity to local amenities. The area has traditionally appealed to local buyers and those seeking more affordable alternatives to pricier postcodes, whilst still maintaining access to employment opportunities across the wider Wigan and Manchester conurbation. This represents a typical working-class residential area with steady, modest demand in the housing market.
The average house price in WN2 5YX, Wigan is £155,140. Prices range from £84,000 to £290,000.
There are 82 properties in WN2 5YX, Wigan.
WN2 5YX contains 39 semi-detached properties, 25 detached properties, 17 terraced properties, 1 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in WN2 5YX have risen by 17.2% from £190,200 in 2007 to £223,000 in 2024.
WN2 5YX is located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.