Corporate Housing in Wigan

Learn about the top employers in Wigan and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

Wigan Council
The local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan responsible for services including social care, education, housing, waste collection and highways. As the borough’s principal public-sector employer it directly employs thousands of staff across administrative, frontline and support roles.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL)
The acute NHS trust that runs Wigan Infirmary, Leigh Infirmary and Wrightington Hospital, providing acute, elective and community healthcare services across the borough. It is one of the area’s largest employers of clinical, nursing and support staff.

Wigan & Leigh College
A major further and higher education provider in the borough that delivers vocational courses, apprenticeships and higher-education programmes. The college employs a large complement of teaching, specialist and support personnel and plays a key role in local skills and training.

Amazon (logistics/fulfilment operations in the Wigan area)
The global e‑commerce and logistics company operates large fulfilment/delivery sites and associated logistics operations in and around Wigan, employing hundreds to thousands of permanent and seasonal staff in warehousing, packing and distribution roles.

United Utilities (local operations and depots)
The regional water and wastewater company for North West England with operational depots and field teams serving the Wigan area. United Utilities employs engineers, technical staff and customer-facing teams locally as part of its wider regional workforce.

Note: exact rankings and headcounts can change (seasonal shifts, site openings/closures). If you’d like, I can look up the latest employee numbers or produce a sourced list of the current top employers for Wigan borough.

Explore the diverse transport options available in Wigan, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Wigan North Western (rail) - Main long‑distance station on the West Coast Main Line with intercity services (Avanti West Coast and regional operators) offering direct links to London, the Midlands, North West cities and Scotland; interchange with local services and bus links in the town centre.
- Wigan Wallgate (rail) - Local/commuter station served by Northern services, with frequent trains to Manchester Victoria, Southport, Kirkby/Headbolt Lane and other regional destinations; located a short walk from North Western for convenient interchange.
- Local rail network (borough stations) - Several other stations in the borough (e.g., Pemberton, Ince, Hindley, Orrell, Bryn) provide frequent commuter and regional connections across Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
- Bus network - A dense network of local and regional bus routes serving the town centre (central bus station) and surrounding towns (Leigh, Bolton, St Helens, Skelmersdale, Manchester, etc.), operated by multiple providers with day‑to‑day services and peak commuter frequencies.
- Intercity coach services - Long‑distance coach services (for example National Express and other operators) call in and around Wigan, providing lower‑cost direct links to many UK cities.
- Taxis and private hire - Licensed local taxis, private‑hire companies and app‑based services operate across Wigan for on‑demand door‑to‑door travel.
- Community and demand‑responsive transport - Local council and community schemes (dial‑a‑ride, community minibuses and volunteer transport) support people with limited mobility and provide social transport options.

Major Highways
- M6 - Major north–south motorway accessible from the Wigan area, connecting the North West with the Midlands and Scotland.
- M61 - Motorway linking the Wigan area with Bolton and Manchester to the south and providing a route toward Preston and the M6 to the north.
- M58 - Westbound motorway providing a route toward Merseyside and Liverpool from the Wigan area.
- M62 - Trans‑Pennine motorway providing east–west links across the North (Liverpool/Manchester to Leeds and beyond) and readily reachable from Wigan via the local road network.
- Principal A‑roads (A49, A577, A578 and others) - Key arterial A‑roads serving Wigan town centre and connecting to neighbouring towns and motorway junctions for local/regional access.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Cycle lanes and routes - Wigan has a mix of on‑road cycle lanes, signed cycle routes and off‑road multi‑use paths (including the Trans Pennine Trail / NCN routes and canal towpaths such as the Leeds & Liverpool Canal) plus cycle parking at key locations and stations; the network is expanding but central urban streets have limited fully segregated lanes.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Station upgrades and accessibility improvements - Ongoing station works across the borough have focused on improved waiting facilities, accessibility (ramps/lifts where needed), better passenger information and refurbished concourses at principal stations.
- Rolling stock and timetable improvements - Recent franchise and operator changes have brought newer trains and timetable adjustments aimed at raising capacity, reliability and journey times on both regional and intercity services.
- Bus network integration (Bee Network / franchising) - Greater Manchester initiatives (Bee Network aspirations and bus franchising/partnership developments) are intended to deliver more integrated routes, simpler fares and better service standards that will affect Wigan’s bus services.
- Active travel investment - Local authority and GM funding has supported new cycle routes, upgraded towpaths and safer pedestrian/cycle crossings to encourage walking and cycling and improve first‑/last‑mile access.
- Local road and junction schemes - Targeted roadworks and junction improvements, plus traffic management upgrades, have been delivered or planned to reduce congestion on key approaches and improve reliability for buses and freight.
- Improved Liverpool connectivity via Merseyrail interchange - Recent changes to nearby Merseyside infrastructure (for example the Headbolt Lane interchange) and timetable/route adjustments have improved onward connections to Liverpool, making rail journeys from Wigan to Merseyside more convenient.

In Wigan, finding the right corporate housing can be challenging - especially within budget all year round. That is where we help companies, contracting consultants, professionals and business executives find the right place to stay when working away from home. Our properties offer the perfect serviced accommodation with a range of central and easy-access locations in Wigan. Whether it be one week, one month or one year - and one person or a full team, we have flexible housing options to suit you.