Abbott Street Hindley, Wigan
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WN2), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44104436.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hindley, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rayner Park, is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Tun & Partners, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 1,210 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Wigan.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Hockery Brook 146 Wigan Road Hindley Wigan WN2 3DF: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Land at Liverpool Road and Harper Street Hindley: up to 9 homes, pending decision (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Strangeways Hotel 244 Liverpool Road Hindley Wigan WN2 3HN: up to 5 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- SHLAA0173 (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 3DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
| WN2 3DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 44 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 3DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN2 3DG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hindley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ince (Manchester) 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Wigan North Western 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waverley Road Hindley | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sovereign Road Surface Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Tun & Partners | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trayners Chemist | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Leight Infirmary | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wigan Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rayner Park 7.6 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peter's Recreation Ground 7.9 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Danes Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| America Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Wildfowl Sanctuary | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Borsdane Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Whalley's Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Pearson's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 100 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ince CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Hindley | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hindley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Platt Bridge Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebridge Court WN2 3DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carrington Court WN2 3DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Formby's & Georges Grill WN2 3DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Apr 2026 |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School WN2 3DG | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Bird I'th Hand WN2 3BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| St Peter's Pavilion WN2 3DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2024 |
| La Cava Italian Restaurant WN2 3BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Greenhalgh's WN2 3AY | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Maidens Butchers Ltd WN2 3AY | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Hindley Masonic Hall WN2 3AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Deniros WN2 3AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Fletchers Catering WN2 3AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Indian Spice WN2 3AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Hindley Arms WN2 3AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Palace Chef WN2 3AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hurst Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sidbrook Street · Hurst Street · Riding Close · Unsworth Terrace · Trafford Road · Newman Close · Waverley Road · Hanover Road · Harewood Road · Wigan Road · Moorland Road · Morris Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.