Town comparison
Hindley vs Wigan
Which is better to live in? 3.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hindley wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Hindley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hindley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hindley
£174,266
Wigan
£200,820
Crime Rate
Hindley
92.2
Wigan
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hindley
100.0%
Wigan
95.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hindley
438.1
Wigan
407.5
EPC Rating
Hindley
71.4
Wigan
71.4
Median Income
Hindley
£29,107
Wigan
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Wigan commands an average of £200,820, compared with £174,266 in Hindley – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Hindley is a flat at £96,279, while in Wigan it is a flat at £97,455.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Wigan (£313,885 vs £289,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindley prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Hindley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.2 per 1,000 versus 92.3 per 1,000 in Wigan. The most common crime category in Hindley is violent-crime, while in Wigan it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Hindley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 95% in Wigan. There are 9 schools in Hindley and 27 in Wigan.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigan School Inspection Breakdown
95% of 27 schools (24 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hindley | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 27 |
| Primary | 8 | 24 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.1 Mbps in Hindley and 407.5 Mbps in Wigan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Hindley and 96.6% in Wigan. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Hindley and 78.2% in Wigan.
Hindley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (438 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hindley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Wigan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Hindley and £1,087 in Wigan. 66.6% of homes in Hindley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Wigan.
Hindley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,107 in Hindley and £29,107 in Wigan. The median age is 41.9 in Hindley and 41.9 in Wigan. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hindley and 55.8% in Wigan. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Hindley versus 64% in Wigan. Hindley has a population of 24,485 and Wigan has 81,514.
| Indicator | Hindley | Wigan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,485 | 81,514 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 26.6% |
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