Postcode WN3 5BB is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pier Quarter Garden.
Wigan South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from WN3 5BB.
Wigan South near WN3 5BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.4 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £197,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN3 5BB postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newpoz Shop | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Station Market | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Unit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.