HMO Licensing in Wigan
Browse all 214 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Wigan Council in North West. Typical licence cost: £652.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Wigan?
Wigan Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Wigan currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
214 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £652.
Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 5.0 people across licensed properties in Wigan.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Wigan Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 16 Jun 2026
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 214 |
| Register last updated | Jun 2026 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £652 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median units | 11.5 |
| Median occupants | 5.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 22 |
| Self-contained ratio | 74% |
Typical all-in cost: £1,251 (£599 + £652 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Wigan?
Search licensed properties in Wigan from the council's public register. Register last updated Jun 2026. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
214 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashland Avenue, Wigan | — | 6 |
| 1 Deansgate, Hindley, Wigan | — | 6 |
| 1 Violet Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | — | 5 |
| 1-3 Norfolk Street, Wigan | — | 13 |
| 10 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan | — | 7 |
| 10 Ellesmere Road, Pemberton, Wigan | — | 6 |
| 10 New Street, Platt Bridge | — | 6 |
| 10 Springfield Street, Wigan | — | 8 |
| 100 Barnsley Street, Wigan | — | 5 |
| 104 Spring Street, Wigan | — | 5 |
| 104 Wigan Lane, Wigan | — | 5 |
| 105 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | — | 6 |
| 105 Whelley, Wigan | — | 8 |
| 107 Standishgate, Wigan | — | 8 |
| 107 Whelley, Wigan | — | 9 |
| 109 Standishgate, Wigan | — | 5 |
| 11 Dicconson Terrace, Wigan | — | 5 |
| 110 Dicconson Street, Wigan | — | 5 |
| 111 Atherton Road, Hindley | — | 5 |
| 111 Whelley, whelley, Wigan | — | 10 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Wigan
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Wigan?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Wigan have additional or selective licensing?
- Wigan is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Wigan?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Wigan?
- Applications are made directly to Wigan, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Wigan about HMO licensing?
Office address
Wigan
Life Centre, Library St, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1YN
North West, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
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Nearby councils
Other North West authorities with HMO licensing pages on AgentHMO.