Postcode WN3 5HE is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £150,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,750 and £175,000. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pier Quarter Garden.
Wigan South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,061 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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 5HE.
Wigan South near WN3 5HE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pier Quarter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Pier Quarter Garden |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 69 | £132,500 | £169 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,500 | £67,500 | £102,995 | £89,500 |
| 2017 | £147,995 | £83,250 | £115,000 | £84,000 |
| 2018 | £164,998 | £67,500 | £110,000 | £87,750 |
| 2019 | £159,498 | £70,000 | £115,000 | £88,975 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £105,495 | £135,000 | £98,500 |
| 2021 | £165,000 | £96,248 | £140,000 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £223,950 | £73,900 | £156,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £187,000 | £87,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £202,500 | £82,500 | £158,000 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £212,000 | £66,000 | £166,500 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £117,500 | £171,500 | £132,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £124 | £105 | £141 | £99 |
| 2017 | £178 | £133 | £135 | £99 |
| 2018 | £182 | £112 | £144 | £98 |
| 2019 | £170 | £116 | £134 | £105 |
| 2020 | £166 | £172 | £157 | £111 |
| 2021 | £152 | £156 | £158 | £115 |
| 2022 | £245 | £125 | £190 | £147 |
| 2023 | £250 | £139 | £184 | £141 |
| 2024 | £229 | £137 | £187 | £157 |
| 2025 | £244 | £132 | £205 | £161 |
| 2026 | £259 | £112 | £211 | £177 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 5HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 58, Baker Street, Wigan, WN3 5HQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 126, Baker Street, Wigan, WN3 5HQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £149,995 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 54, Baker Street, Wigan, WN3 5HQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 128, Baker Street, Wigan, WN3 5HQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £147,500 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 4, Ryton Close, Wigan, WN3 5HH | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the WN3 5HE postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | TMP College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2011. | |
St James' Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2011
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Ark Wigan Ltd | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 5HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Unit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Newpoz Shop | 60 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Station Market | 33a Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 0.5 mi | Malina Mini Market | 61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN3 5HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Lambert
Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN3 5HE records about 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WN3 5HE in Douglas is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN3 5HE, including TMP College, St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Ark Wigan Ltd. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN3 5HE is Wigan North Western, about 706 m away.
WN3 5HE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN3 5HE is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).