Area Guide – Wigan (WN)

Living in Wigan (WN)

Several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Wigan (WN)

Is Wigan (WN) a good place to live?

Wigan (WN) has several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Wigan (WN)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Wigan (WN)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Wigan and Leigh College	16 plus	Not rated	0.2 mi
Wigan UTC	Secondary	Not rated	0.3 mi
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	Good	0.4 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Douglas Valley Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.4 mi
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
Mab's Cross Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Catharine's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Britannia Bridge Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Whelley Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Rose Bridge Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Rose Bridge High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Dean Trust Rose Bridge	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Stephen's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Gidlow Middle School	Middle deemed secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
St William's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Saint Thomas More Catholic High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.0 mi
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Edward's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Ince CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
St Mark's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Scot Lane Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
St James' Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
St Jude's RC Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
St Jude's RC Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
St James' CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
St John Fisher Catholic High School	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport 4 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Wigan Wallgate Rail Station	0.1 mi
Wigan North Western Rail Station	0.2 mi
Ince (Manchester) Rail Station	0.9 mi
Pemberton Rail Station	1.9 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 78 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
MAJOR INCIDENT	GP Surgery	0.0 mi
PES@SPECSAVERS WIGAN	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
ADDACTION WIGAN & LEIGH (WIGAN)	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LOCALA WIGAN & LEIGH SEXUAL HEALTH	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HOLLOWOOD CHEMIST	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
VIRTUAL HUB	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
SULLIVAN WAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
MESNES VIEW SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
DR SEABROOK	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HEART FAILURE TIER TWO SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DIABETES TIER TWO SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
MSK CATS TEAM	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WWL EYE UNIT	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DERMATOLOGY TIER TWO SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ULLAH M	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL ONCOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
GP OUT OF HOURS SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THOMAS LINACRE MEDICAL	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY WWL	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
LUNG CANCER SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CARDIOLOGY DEPT	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
HEART FAILURE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
MAXILLO FACIAL UNIT	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SAME DAY EMERGENCY CARE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT UNIT	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SURGICAL AMBULATORY EMERGENCY CARE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
TISSUE VIABILITY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
RAINBOW	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL COMMUNITY NURSES	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ORTHO-GERIATRIC SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
MATERNITY DEPARTMENT	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ANTICOAGULANT CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SURGICAL ADMISSIONS LOUNGE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
VTE CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ENT CASUALTY CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WIGAN URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL RESPIRATORY TEAM	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL STROKE & FRAILTY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
PLANNED INVESTIGATION UNIT (PIU)	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WIGAN DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
COPD UNIT	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
A&E GPS	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL COMMUNITY NURSES	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL NURSES	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WWL CN WEST LANCS	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WIGAN MENTAL HEALTH LIASON	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THOMAS LINACRE SURGICAL	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THOMAS LINACRE SPECIALIST	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
INCE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WIGAN RECOVERY TEAM NORTH	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
RIVINGTON WAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
CARE HOME LIAISON TEAM	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
COMMUNITY RESPONCE TEAM	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WIGAN ASSESSMENT TEAM	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ADULT ADHD WIGAN	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WIGAN CAMHS	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
GM COMMUNITY GYNAECOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
WIGAN CENTRAL & NORTH PCN	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
MARUS BRIDGE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SWAN PRIMARY CARE NETWORK	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ZAMAN	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SOUTH WIGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SHAKESPEARE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SHAKESPEARE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
KUMAR FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
NEW PEMBERTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WIGAN BOROUGH SPECIALIST SERVICES	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
EXTENDED ACCESS	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ROUGH SLEEPERS	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
PEMBERTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PEMBERTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD INFIRMARY	A&E Hospital	0.9 mi