Low Green area report

Highlights

Low Green is a small neighbourhood in Greater Manchester with a population of 2,432. The median property price is £139,950, with 53 sales in the last twelve months. Terraced houses dominate the market at a median of £120,500, while detached properties command £305,100. Energy efficiency is relatively good, with 61.3% of properties rated band C or better. Deprivation levels are moderate; about 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Crime figures are very low. Schools include St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.3 km away and Hawkley Hall High School 2.3 km away. Air quality is moderate for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Broadband connectivity is excellent, with 99.1% gigabit-capable coverage. The area sits partly within the green belt at 18.5%. Council tax band D is £2,151.54 for 2026/27 under Wigan Council.

Data updated 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Low Green, Greater Manchester — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Low Green’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within Greater Manchester, Low Green ranks 1st cheapest of 10, 1st most affordable and 1st best for schools.

What does it cost?

• £139,950 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Low Green have risen 36% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 329,330 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Low Green (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 2 then).

Schools

• 95% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 99% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations 2024, Jul 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Of homes in Low Green that changed hands in the last five years, 30.6% sold for less than the previous owner paid — 11.3 points above North West (19.3%) (nominal, not inflation-adjusted). Across those resales the typical gain was 12.12% over 10.56 years held.

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 7.1% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/low green.

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Nearby areas we cover: Spring View, Platt Bridge, Bamfurlong.