Local authority · E08000010
Wigan since 2017
Every series published for Wigan that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- £1,616Year ending March 2021£2,153Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Wigan, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,616 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,153 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £537 or 33.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,153 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,616 in the year ending March 2021 = £537, or +33.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,152.68 and 1,615.94, and 2,152.68 − 1,615.94 = 536.74.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wigan, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,616 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,153 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £537 or 33.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Wigan - £26,9572017£37,3772025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Wigan, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,957 in 2017 to £37,377 in 2025, a change of £10,420 or 38.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£37,377 in 2025 − £26,957 in 2017 = £10,420, or +38.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wigan, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £26,957 in 2017 to £37,377 in 2025, a change of £10,420 or 38.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - £5162017£7272025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Wigan, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £516 in 2017 to £727 in 2025, a change of £211 or 40.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£727 in 2025 − £516 in 2017 = £211, or +40.9% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 726.80 and 516.00, and 726.80 − 516.00 = 210.80.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wigan, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £516 in 2017 to £727 in 2025, a change of £211 or 40.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - £488January 2017£745July 2026
In Wigan, average private rent a month rose from £488 in January 2017 to £745 in July 2026, a change of £257 or 52.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£745 in July 2026 − £488 in January 2017 = £257, or +52.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wigan, average private rent a month rose from £488 in January 2017 to £745 in July 2026, a change of £257 or 52.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 4.5%January 20176.9%July 2026
In Wigan, private rent annual change rose from 4.5% in January 2017 to 6.9% in July 2026, a change of 2.4% or 52.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6.9% in July 2026 − 4.5% in January 2017 = 2.4%, or +52.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 6.90 and 4.54, and 6.90 − 4.54 = 2.36.
Published by ONS.
In Wigan, private rent annual change rose from 4.5% in January 2017 to 6.9% in July 2026, a change of 2.4% or 52.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 5,175January 20177,650July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Wigan, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 5,175 in January 2017 to 7,650 in July 2026, a change of 2,475 or 47.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
7,650 in July 2026 − 5,175 in January 2017 = 2,475, or +47.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Wigan, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 5,175 in January 2017 to 7,650 in July 2026, a change of 2,475 or 47.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 2.6%January 20173.6%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Wigan, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.6% in January 2017 to 3.6% in July 2026, a change of 1% or 38.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3.6% in July 2026 − 2.6% in January 2017 = 1%, or +38.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3.60 and 2.60, and 3.60 − 2.60 = 1.00.
Published by ONS.
In Wigan, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 2.6% in January 2017 to 3.6% in July 2026, a change of 1% or 38.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - £119,676January 2017£195,557June 2026
In Wigan, average house price rose from £119,676 in January 2017 to £195,557 in June 2026, a change of £75,881 or 63.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
£195,557 in June 2026 − £119,676 in January 2017 = £75,881, or +63.4% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Wigan, average house price rose from £119,676 in January 2017 to £195,557 in June 2026, a change of £75,881 or 63.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Wigan - 6.7%January 20176.6%June 2026
In Wigan, house price annual change fell from 6.7% in January 2017 to 6.6% in June 2026, a change of 0.1% or 1.5% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
6.6% in June 2026 − 6.7% in January 2017 = −0.1%, or −1.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 6.60 and 6.70, and 6.60 − 6.70 = 0.10.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Wigan, house price annual change fell from 6.7% in January 2017 to 6.6% in June 2026, a change of 0.1% or 1.5% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Wigan - 403Year to mid-20172,678Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Wigan, net internal migration by local authority rose from 403 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,678 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,275 or 564.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,678 in Year to mid-2025 − 403 in Year to mid-2017 = 2,275, or +564.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, net internal migration by local authority rose from 403 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,678 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,275 or 564.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 953Year to mid-20171,859Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Wigan, international migration into a local authority rose from 953 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,859 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 906 or 95.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,859 in Year to mid-2025 − 953 in Year to mid-2017 = 906, or +95.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, international migration into a local authority rose from 953 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,859 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 906 or 95.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 710Year to mid-20171,375Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Wigan, international migration out of a local authority rose from 710 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,375 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 665 or 93.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,375 in Year to mid-2025 − 710 in Year to mid-2017 = 665, or +93.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, international migration out of a local authority rose from 710 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,375 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 665 or 93.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 243Year to mid-2017484Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Wigan, net international migration by local authority rose from 243 in Year to mid-2017 to 484 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 241 or 99.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
484 in Year to mid-2025 − 243 in Year to mid-2017 = 241, or +99.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, net international migration by local authority rose from 243 in Year to mid-2017 to 484 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 241 or 99.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 3,578Year to mid-20173,212Year to mid-2025
In Wigan, births by local authority fell from 3,578 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,212 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 366 or 10.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,212 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,578 in Year to mid-2017 = −366, or −10.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, births by local authority fell from 3,578 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,212 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 366 or 10.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 3,310Year to mid-20173,535Year to mid-2025
In Wigan, deaths by local authority rose from 3,310 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,535 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 225 or 6.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,535 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,310 in Year to mid-2017 = 225, or +6.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, deaths by local authority rose from 3,310 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,535 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 225 or 6.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 268Year to mid-2017-323Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Wigan, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 268 in Year to mid-2017 to -323 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 591 or 220.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-323 in Year to mid-2025 − 268 in Year to mid-2017 = −591, or −220.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 268 in Year to mid-2017 to -323 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 591 or 220.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 77Year to mid-20175Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Wigan, other population change by local authority fell from 77 in Year to mid-2017 to 5 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 72 or 93.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
5 in Year to mid-2025 − 77 in Year to mid-2017 = −72, or −93.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Wigan, other population change by local authority fell from 77 in Year to mid-2017 to 5 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 72 or 93.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Wigan - 322,485Mid-2017344,922Mid-2024
In Wigan, population by local authority rose from 322,485 in Mid-2017 to 344,922 in Mid-2024, a change of 22,437 or 7.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
344,922 in Mid-2024 − 322,485 in Mid-2017 = 22,437, or +7.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Wigan, population by local authority rose from 322,485 in Mid-2017 to 344,922 in Mid-2024, a change of 22,437 or 7.0% (ONS).
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