Average Rent in Wigan
As of January 2026, the average rent in Wigan is £723/month — 46% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +7.0% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £723/month (46% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +7.0% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £525/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £126/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Wigan breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £723 | +7.0% |
| 1 bedroom | £525 | +7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | £677 | +7.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | £811 | +7.0% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,116 | +5.9% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Wigan also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £974 |
| Semi-detached | £804 |
| Terraced | £724 |
| Flat / maisonette | £617 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Wigan area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £339 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £399 | £525 | +£126 |
| 2 bed | £499 | £677 | +£178 |
| 3 bed | £593 | £811 | +£218 |
| 4 bed | £773 | £1,116 | +£343 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Wigan: what to know
Wigan is in the North West region of England. The average rent of £723 per month is 46% below the England average of £1,332. This is 14% below the North West regional average of £845.
Rents in Wigan have risen +7.0% over the past year, broadly in line with the North West average of +6.6%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Wigan area is £399/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £525. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £126/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Wigan?
The average rent in Wigan is £723 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £525, a 2-bed £677, a 3-bed £811.
Is rent in Wigan going up or down?
Rents in Wigan have increased by +7.0% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Wigan compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Wigan (£525) is £126 above the LHA rate of £399 for the Wigan area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Wigan a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £723/month, Wigan is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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