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Pemberton North

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About

Pemberton North sits on the northeastern edge of Wigan's urban centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing built for the local workforce in previous centuries. It is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the south, a key historical transport route. The local geography slopes gently, with streets radiating from the central Scholes district.

The community is served by local shops and amenities along Scholes and Orchard Street. Pemberton itself retains a distinct identity from central Wigan, with its own historical parish church. A notable local feature is the former site of the Pemberton Colliery, which once dominated the landscape and economy. Green spaces like St John's Churchyard provide pockets of recreation within the built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Pemberton North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pemberton North is £39,319 per year. There are 3 schools in Pemberton North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pemberton North is home to around 6,605 people, with a population density of about 1,818.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pemberton North Population
6,605
Population density
1,818.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.34(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.63(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.2(+25%)
Vehicle crime
7.72(+29%)
Burglary
7.27(+31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,212
94.08%
Other White
171
2.59%
African
35
0.53%
Other Asian
28
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.36%
Total population: 6,603

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,350
24.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,105
20.4%
Level 3 (A level)
913
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
843
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
655
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
882
30.14%
Owns with a mortgage
866
29.6%
Social rents from council
597
20.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
12.85%
Other social rented
128
4.37%
Total households: 2,926

Property prices in Pemberton North

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 in Pemberton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pemberton North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pemberton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£193,000
Detached18£284,125
Flats1£58,000
Terraced32£137,500

10 years median price trend in Pemberton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pemberton North.

All postcodes in Pemberton North

WN50JF

Pilsley Close

WN50JS

Elvington Close

WN58JF

Brookfields

WN50JL

Walthew House Lane

WN50LL

Gathurst Road

WN59XU

Falkirk Grove

WN50DL

Orrell Hall Close

WN59XP

Saddleback Road

WN50AW

Kershaw Street

WN50BP

Langdale Crescent

WN58HY

Park Road

WN58HP

Milton Grove

WN50HA

Vanbrugh Grove

WN50HD

Ashridge Way

WN50EX

Mayfield Road

WN59UT

Saddleback Road

WN50HE

Wren Close

WN50AE

Queen Street

WN50LH

Gathurst Road

WN59UX

Lake Walk

WN58HZ

Lansbury Street

WN58HN

Orrell Road

WN50JG

Latham Lane

WN50HW

Mayfield Road

WN50DZ

Lonsdale Walk

WN50HR

Eccles Road

WN58JE

Brook Lane

WN50DW

Silverdale Road

WN58HD

Orrell Road

WN50AG

Chapel Street

WN50HB

Sheraton Close

WN50EB

Langdale Road

WN50LN

Gathurst Road

WN58HR

Masefield Avenue

WN50BN

Smith Avenue

WN50DE

Porters Wood Close

WN58EY

Orrell Road

WN50DN

Silverdale Road

WN59UA

Saddleback Crescent

WN58HL

The Copse

WN58HU

Bankes Avenue

WN50AY

City Road

WN50EA

Heysham Road

WN50JT

Ashington Close

WN58EZ

Orrell Road

WN50JX

Walthew House Lane

WN50DD

Arnside Road

WN50AN

Loch Street

WN50HY

Dean Crescent

WN68JB

Shevington with Lower Ground & Moor

WN59UY

Saddleback Road

WN59UQ

Thirlmere Road

WN50DJ

Hartley Grove

WN50HN

Mayfield Road

WN50EL

Kitt Green Road

WN50LU

Pemberton

WN50DQ

Greenhey

WN50HP

City Road

WN59XX

Selkirk Grove

WN50DY

Moorside Walk

WN50BB

City Road

WN50HT

Prescott Lane

WN50JH

Spring Road

WN58JA

Bradshaw Street

WN50JB

Wimborne Road

WN50DA

Bell Lane

WN50AJ

Macdonald Street

WN59UD

The Green

WN50AB

Bradshaw Street

WN59UU

Shap Gate

WN50AH

Cross Street

WN59XR

Saddleback Road

WN50HU

Denton Grove

WN50AA

Calderbank

WN50BJ

City Road

WN59XY

Selkirk Grove

WN50LJ

Pemberton

WN50BD

City Road

WN50HL

Alvanley Close

WN50HS

Prescott Lane

WN58HX

Park Road

WN50AL

Macdonald Street

WN50BE

City Road

WN50DB

Bell Lane

WN50AQ

Chilham Street

WN50JN

Tideswell Avenue

WN50JW

Wardlow Avenue

WN59UZ

Seatoller Place

WN50BS

Peter Street

WN59UR

Helvellyn Road

WN50HX

Prescott Lane

WN58HT

Milton Grove

WN50AZ

City Road

WN58HW

Shelley Drive

WN50DG

Greenhey

WN50JR

Buckland Drive

WN50JQ

Latham Lane

WN50BG

City Road

WN59XH

Norley Road

WN50EW

Beverley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.