Canalside by Simple Life · Canal Steet, Wigan, Greater Manchester WN6 7NN
Simple Life has 61 developments on Homello. Homes in Wigan sold for a median £197,250 over the last year, £222 per sq ft; see house prices in Wigan.
About Canalside
Discover a new standard of rental living at Canalside, a thoughtfully designed development by Simple Life, situated on the banks of the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Wigan. This collection of contemporary homes offers a unique blend of peaceful waterside living with the convenience of being just 1.4 miles from Wigan town centre.
Professionally managed and built to a high specification, Canalside is perfect for individuals, couples, and families seeking a secure, long-term home. The development features a range of accommodation options to suit various lifestyles, including modern two-bedroom apartments and spacious two, three, and four-bedroom houses. Each home is finished with meticulous attention to detail, boasting features like integrated kitchen appliances, cosy carpets, and stylish, modern fittings. Houses benefit from private, turfed rear gardens and off-road parking, while apartment blocks include secure fob-entry systems, bike storage, and maintained communal green spaces. For added peace of mind, all properties are fitted with security alarms and smoke detectors. Accommodation Types: 2-bed apartments; 2, 3, & 4-bed houses Key Features: Integrated appliances, private gardens for houses, dedicated parking, and professional 24/7 maintenance support. Pet Friendly: A pet allowance is available on-site, making it easier to bring your furry companions with you (subject to application). Located on Canal Street, the development is strategically positioned less than 20 miles from both Manchester and Liverpool, with the M6/M58 interchange just three miles away, offering excellent connectivity for commuters. Wigan’s two town centre train stations, North Western and Wallgate, provide mainline and local services to destinations including London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Liverpool. Numerous bus routes also serve the local area, with stops conveniently located nearby. The local area is rich with amenities and attractions. For families, there are 45 primary and secondary schools rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted within a three-mile radius. Shopping and leisure needs are well-catered for by the nearby Robin Retail & Leisure Park, which hosts a cinema and major brands like Next and Matalan, and the Grand Arcade in the town centre. For recreation, residents can enjoy scenic walks along the canal towpath, explore the iconic Wigan Pier area, or visit nearby green spaces like Haigh Woodland Park and the beautifully restored Victorian Mesnes Park.
- Developer
- Simple Life
- City
- Greater Manchester
- Neighbourhood
- Wigan
- Postcode
- WN6 7NN
- Address
- Canal Steet
- Tenure
- Build to rent
Facilities
- Pet Friendly
- 24H Maintenance
- Resident Events
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard Gardens
- Professionally Managed
Questions about Canalside
›Who is the developer of Canalside?
Canalside is a Simple Life development in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Simple Life has 61 developments listed on Homello.
›What are house prices like in Wigan?
The median sold price in Wigan was £197,250 over the last 12 months (2,548 sales, +1.2% on the year before), or £222 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Wigan page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Canal Steet, WN6 7NN
Nearest stations
- Wigan Wallgate Station 1.2 milesNorthern
- Wigan North Western Station 1.2 milesAvanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine
- Gathurst Station 1.6 milesNorthern
- Pemberton Station 1.7 milesNorthern
Nearest schools
- Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School 0.3 milesPrimary · ages 4–11 Good
- St John Fisher Catholic High School 0.4 milesSecondary · ages 11–16 Good
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.4 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
- Infinite Schools Wigan 0.5 milesSpecial · ages 11–16
Nearest supermarkets
- Lidl Supermarket 0.1 miles
- Farmfoods Convenience store 0.2 miles
- The Co-operative Food Convenience store 0.4 miles
- Morrisons Daily Convenience store 0.5 miles
Eating out nearby
Within half a mile: 13 restaurants and cafes, 4 pubs and bars, 5 takeaways.
- Friends Corner 0.1 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Bake & Shake 0.1 milesRestaurant or cafe
- The Douglas Bank 0.2 milesPub or bar
- Barkley Tavern 0.2 milesPub or bar
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
Area insights
The Wigan neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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