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WN3 5BE

Douglas

Wigan

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Overview

Postcode WN3 5BE 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 low crime levels, with around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pier Quarter Garden.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

Wigan South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from WN3 5BE.

Flood risk

Low

Wigan South near WN3 5BE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.4 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

0.4 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.1 miPier Quarter GardenSmall

Property prices in Douglas

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £275,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£200,000
Flats4£61,200
Semi-Detached51£158,000
Terraced53£138,000

10 years price trend in Douglas

Schools

In the WN3 5BE postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 mi16 plusWigan and Leigh CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.4 miNewpoz ShopWallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA
0.4 miStation MarketWallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE
0.4 miFarmfoodsUnit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD
0.4 miPRM Poolstock149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.