Postcode WN3 5EG is located in a major urban area, within the Worsley Mesnes ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.4 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wigan South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN3 5EG.
Wigan South near WN3 5EG has no 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Worsley Mesnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £227,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £141,500 |
10 year median price trend in Worsley Mesnes
In the WN3 5EG postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 5EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 14 Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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: 16/01/2026.