Wigan Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Wigan's 2025 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Wigan?

The average monthly rent for a house in Wigan is £981, costing on average £1 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £854 for a two-bedroom, £974 for a three-bedroom, £1,349 for a four-bedroom, and £1,639 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Wigan feature gardens and parking?

In Wigan, 80% of houses have a garden and 71% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Wigan?

The housing mix in Wigan is 8% detached, 31% semi-detached, 58% terraced, and 4% other.

£981
Average Rent
£854
2 Bed
£974
3 Bed
£1,349
4 Bed
£1,639
5 Bed
80%
Have a garden
£1
per sqft
71%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 31%
Terraced: 58%
Other: 4%

What is the most expensive area in Wigan to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Wigan is WN1, where the average monthly rent is £1,179. The second and third most expensive areas are WN3 with an average rent of £1,070 and WN6 with an average rent of £1,005 .

What is the cheapest area in Wigan to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Wigan is WN8, where the average monthly rent is £893. The second and third cheapest areas are WN4 with an average rent of £895 and WN2 with an average rent of £899 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Wigan?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Wigan is £732, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £665 for a one-bedroom, £760 for a two-bedroom, £948 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Wigan feature balconies and parking?

In Wigan, 9% of flats have a balcony and 61% include parking.

£732
Average Rent
£665
1 Bed
£760
2 Bed
£948
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
9%
Have a balcony
61%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Wigan to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Wigan is WN7, where the average monthly rent is £787. The second and third most expensive areas are WN6 with an average rent of £764 and WN8 with an average rent of £757 .

What is the cheapest area in Wigan to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Wigan is WN4, where the average monthly rent is £631. The second and third cheapest areas are WN2 with an average rent of £700 and WN1 with an average rent of £721 .

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