Heybrook Close Abram, Wigan
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (WN2), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44122220.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £285,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 16).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ince (Manchester), about 2.7 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Abram Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £285,000 | £280,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £217,500 | £210,000 | £225,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 2 WN2 5FS | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 14 WN2 5FS | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 21 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2024 | 25 WN2 5FS | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2024 | 23 WN2 5FS | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 5 WN2 5FS | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 15 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 11 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 19 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 26 Apr 2024 | 3 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 26 Apr 2024 | 9 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 2023 | 1 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 4 Aug 2023 | 17 WN2 5FS | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, detached (16); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2020 (24).
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 (83% of about 660 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: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Open land south of 12 Car Street, Platt Bridge: up to 26 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Land at Woodcock Drive, Platt Bridge: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Site To The Rear Of 126 Warrington Road Abram Wigan WN2 5QH: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- SHLAA0174 (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 592 Liverpool Road Platt Bridge Wigan WN2 3UJ: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- SHLAA0101 (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Remaining land at Springbank Ind Est Liverpool Road Platt Bridge Wigan: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land Off Liverpool Road Platt Bridge Wigan: up to 18 homes, pending decision (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 5FS | zone 2 | ||
| WN2 5PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 28 m and 30 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN2 5FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN2 5PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ince (Manchester) 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hindley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (2 miles) | |
| Wigan North Western 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tenement Street Abram | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 26.3 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Liverpool Road Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Platt Bridge Dental Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Leight Infirmary | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ashton in Makerfield Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Platt Bridge, Platt Bridge Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abram Park 2.2 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,400 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Viridor Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Maypole Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Pearson's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Crank Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Scotman's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Danes Valley | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 25 |
8 of the street's 25 addresses are 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 John's Church of England Primary School, Abram | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Platt Bridge Community School | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains WN2 5PD | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Iceland WN2 5PD | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Co-op WN2 5JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Play Pals Childcare (Ltd) WN2 5QE | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Midshire Signature Services Ltd - St Johns C of E Primary School WN2 5QE | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Mandos Grill WN2 5JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Holy Family Cyms Club WN2 5JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Chris's Off Licence WN2 5QF | Retailers - other | 200 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Fortune Cookie WN2 5QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Food For Thought Merseyside Ltd at Holy Family CP School WN2 5JF | School/college/university | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy WN2 5JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cheang's Wok Wok WN2 5DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Subway WN2 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Craft Bakery WN2 5DA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Millers Lane Store WN2 5DE | Retailers - other | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (merseyside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 2 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
Powell Street · Tenement Street · Charnock Street · Warrington Road · Graham Street · Willow Lodge · Templeton Road · Car Street · Wigan Street · Vicarage Road · Willow Street · Cook 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.