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Pemberton North

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pemberton North Population

6,605

Population density

1,818.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

26.34(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.63(-27%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.36(+27%)

Vehicle crime

7.72(+28%)

Burglary

7.27(+31%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,212

94.08%

Other White

171

2.59%

African

0.53%

Other Asian

0.42%

Other

0.36%

Total population: 6,603

Economics

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

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Pemberton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£283,500	£205,800	£230,000	£409,750	£431,750
Flats	1	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000	£58,000
Semi-Detached	33	£193,000	£151,000	£176,000	£240,000	£293,400
Terraced	32	£140,000	£75,550	£105,750	£172,000	£211,638

10 years median price trend in Pemberton North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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