Lancer Close Wigan
11 addresses across 1 postcode (WN3), about 30 m long. USRN 44122204.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 Wigan North Western, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parsons Meadow, is about 70 m 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: Its addresses are 26 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Zaman, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2023 (10).
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 (75% of about 790 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)
- Worsley Mesnes: Site of Victoria Labour Club: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (30 m)
- Worsley Mesnes: Land north of Elliot Gardens: up to 36 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Worsley Mesnes Regeneration: up to 169 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Worsley Mesnes: Site of Blake Close and Huxley House: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Worsley Mesnes: Shop site at Mesnes Avenue: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Shanghai Palace Poolstock Wigan: up to 30 homes, pending decision (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Eckersley Mill Swan Meadow Road Wigan: up to 310 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Ambulance Station Pottery Road: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 26 m and 27 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN3 5EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wigan North Western 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Wigan Wallgate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Pemberton 49,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mesnes Avenue Worsley Mesnes | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Asda Wigan Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Zaman | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blundell's Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wrightington Hospital Orthopaedic Centre Elective Surgical Hub | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Wigan Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Wigan 3, Robin Park Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parsons Meadow 27 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,810 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James With St Thomas, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James With St Thomas | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Mesnes Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scotman's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Pearson's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Rough Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Blundell's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Camp Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawkley Hall High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wigan and Leigh College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Judes ARLFC WN3 5UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Eliot Gardens WN3 5TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Heron Foods WN3 5UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
| One Stop Stores WN3 5UN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Wigan St Judes Amateur Rugby Club WN3 5UB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| St Judes Pre School and Wraparound Care WN3 5XE | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| St James nursery, pre-school and wrap around care WN3 5XE | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ St James C of E Primary School WN3 5XE | School/college/university | 340 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Local Kitchen St Judes Catholic Primary School WN3 5AN | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Peking Palace WN3 5DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Galloways WN3 5DU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| ARG United Food and Wines T/A The Roadside WN3 5DU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School WN3 5XE | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Westwood Lodge - HC-One WN3 5DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mesnes Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 63% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- WN3 5EF: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Bamford Road · Cornwallis Road · Eliot Drive · Ramsden Close · Chesterton Close · Cornwallis Road · Longfellow Close · Murphy Close · Lewis Close · Conrad Close · Mesnes Avenue · Brogan Way
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.