property market moving again, plenty of people are trying to find a bargain. In terms of council tax, home insurance and energy bills, the borough is the 10th cheapest in the entire country, according to research from Compare the Market.
There are also plenty of affordable homes in the borough, with some of these being viewed thousands of times on websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla.
However, if you would like to buy the most viewed house in Wigan on Rightmove last month, you'll need to have close to £1m hidden away.
Cunning Cottage is on the outskirts of Wigan in Crank Road, Billinge. The beautiful four bedroom, detached stone-built home is priced up at £995,950.
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