Postcode WN3 5BZ 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 9.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 low crime rate, with approximately 9.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.3% 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 of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN3 5BZ.
Wigan South near WN3 5BZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.5 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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 | 6 | £63,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 47 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN3 5BZ postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 5BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.