Traditionally known for its coal mining and textiles background, Wigan was once one of the most important industrial towns in the UK. These days, Wigan is better known for its sporting achievements with two major sports teams – Wigan Athletic F.C and Wigan Warriors R.L.F.C – with success seen at both national and international levels. Wigan is also home to several well-known music venues, adding to the town’s culture.
Plumlife offers a range of new builds in Wigan, ideal for those working in Manchester or Liverpool. You can register your interest now to find out more about our new homes in Wigan.
Seaman Way, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, UK
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12 Clubhouse Ave, Little Hulton, Manchester M38 9AZ, UK
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91 Longshaw Dr, Little Hulton, Manchester M28 0BD, UK
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Find out MoreWigan and the wider Wigan Borough is a collection of proud, historic towns amongst a wealth of green and open spaces. Ideal for both families and commuters alike, the town offers attractive employment rates, excellent public transport networks, outstanding schools and affordable housing. Just 16 miles from Manchester, 17 miles from Liverpool and 12 miles from Warrington, Wigan is an ideal suburban base for a wide range of demographics.
With 70% green space, Wigan and the surrounding areas boast a beautiful green landscape, stretching from the town of Leigh to Haigh Woodland Park. This includes parks, woodlands, wetlands, canals and plenty of green spaces to enjoy. Ideal for both kids and adults alike, Wigan’s greenlands are perfect for getting out and enjoying the fresh air.
But, if you’re more interested in sports, Wigan boasts two famous sports teams – Wigan Athletic F.C and Wigan Warriors R.L.F.C – both of which have seen success nationally and internationally.
Or, maybe you prefer a more cultural offering? Wigan has a growing cultural scene with the region’s artists and creatives showcasing their work in The Fire Within exhibition in Wigan town centre. The award winning Museum of Wigan Life is also a popular attraction, along with Leigh Turnpike Gallery. Alternatively, there are a number of live music venues in the town to fill up your weekend evenings.
Wigan Borough encompasses the two main towns of Wigan and Leigh, which are among a number of smaller towns and villages in the former Lancashire coalfield. These towns include:
Abram, Platt Bridge, Ashton, Bryn, Aspull, New Springs, Whelley, Atherton, Golborne, Lowton, Hindley, Hindley Green, Ince Scholes, Leigh, Orrell, Billinge, Pemberton, Shevington, Standish, Tyldesley, Astley, Mosley Common, Wigan Town Centre, Winstanley Highfield, Worsley Mesnes, Hawkley Hall, Goose Green.
Wigan is easily accessible by car, bus and rail networks. There is a good public transport network around the borough, and also between neighbouring towns and cities like Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington.
By road, Wigan is easily accessible by the M6 and the East Lancashire Road (A580). Other local motorways include M61, M62 and M58.
If you prefer to travel by train, Wigan has two train stations – Wigan North Western served by the West Coast Mainline between London Euston, Birmingham, The Lakes and Glasgow, and Wigan Wallgate, serving stations to Preston, Kirby, Southport, Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool and Leeds.
The Wigan Borough also has a great bus network, linking the local and surrounding areas together. On the south side of the borough you’ll also find the guided busway that connects Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley to Salford and Manchester City Centre. This busway features a 4.5 mile traffic free stretch with limited stops, helping you get to where you need to be quicker – perfect for commuters!
For those of you that travel internationally often, Wigan is conveniently located in the middle of both Manchester and Liverpool airports, both of which are easily accessible by public transport from Wigan town centre.
If you are considering purchasing a new home in Wigan, the price can be a major hurdle to achieving this goal. One way to get around this is to consider buying a shared ownership home. With shared ownership, you can purchase a share in your home (normally between 25% – 75%), so you’ll need a smaller deposit and you’ll pay rent on the share that you don’t own. You will then have the option of buying the home in full further down the line, when you have had time to save more money or if your circumstances change.
A quick way to check whether you are able to afford the monthly cost of a new build home in Wigan is by inputting a few details into our simple affordability calculator. Simply adjust the share percentage and the full market value of the property, and add the deposit amount, mortgage term and rate.
Have a read through some of our frequently asked questions to find out more about our new builds in Wigan. If you still have questions, please contact a member of our team.
When you buy a new build in Wigan, you can be sure that the local amenities will suit your needs. There are a number of Good and Outstanding schools in the area, as well as plenty of green space to enjoy with your children or in your downtime. Wigan boasts excellent public transportation and is an ideal location for those working in neighbouring towns and cities like Manchester and Liverpool.
Wigan has a wide range of shopping opportunities, from the Grand Arcade, featuring well-known high-street brands, to various retail parks on the outskirts of town, and a number of markets across the borough.
In terms of food shopping, there are a number of large supermarkets dotted around the area, including a Tesco Extra, an Asda Supercentre, a Lidl and an Iceland.
New build developments are constructed using energy-efficient materials such as powerful insulation, making them more energy efficient than older homes. This helps to save you money on your energy bills. We also install electric vehicle charging points on all our homes in Wigan, perfect for those using electric vehicles.
Wigan is home to a variety of well-regarded schools, including 110 primary schools and 36 secondary schools across the area. Notable high schools include Golborne High School, Oakfield High School and College and Newbridge Learning Community. Meanwhile, top primary schools include Our Lady’s RC Primary School and Woodfield Primary School.
