Postcode WN3 5HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Worsley Mesnes area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below 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 Worsley Mesnes is £189,000 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £239,394. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kipling Park.
Wigan South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,552 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 19.0% 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 5HJ.
Wigan South near WN3 5HJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kipling Park | Small | Walking directions to Kipling Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £218 per square foot) in Worsley Mesnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £379,999.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £278,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £205,500 | £234 |
| Terraced | 46 | £150,500 | £183 |
| Flats | 3 | £100,000 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,475 | £78,000 | £124,000 | £83,000 |
| 2017 | £179,500 | £59,000 | £124,000 | £83,250 |
| 2018 | £217,000 | £81,000 | £125,000 | £88,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £66,500 | £135,000 | £92,500 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | — | £140,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £239,000 | £82,000 | £155,750 | £103,500 |
| 2022 | £277,000 | £91,500 | £170,000 | £125,750 |
| 2023 | £263,000 | £105,000 | £175,000 | £126,000 |
| 2024 | £303,750 | £92,500 | £185,000 | £146,123 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £88,000 | £190,000 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | £292,500 | £100,000 | £205,000 | £153,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £141 | £159 | £97 |
| 2017 | £178 | £110 | £154 | £107 |
| 2018 | £168 | £145 | £148 | £104 |
| 2019 | £196 | £126 | £155 | £106 |
| 2020 | £199 | — | £153 | £123 |
| 2021 | £229 | £136 | £186 | £129 |
| 2022 | £260 | £153 | £199 | £150 |
| 2023 | £282 | £108 | £198 | £150 |
| 2024 | £274 | £156 | £206 | £185 |
| 2025 | £253 | £178 | £234 | £182 |
| 2026 | £253 | £150 | £206 | £180 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 5HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 30, Rushdene, Wigan, WN3 5HJ | Detached | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 136, Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5HL | Terraced | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 42, Chelmsford Drive, Wigan, WN3 5JY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 27, Mottram Drive, Wigan, WN3 5EA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £127,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 13, Mottram Drive, Wigan, WN3 5EA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the WN3 5HJ postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2013. | |
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2013
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| 0.4 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Apr 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN3 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 14 Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Carr Lane Foods | 42 Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5ND | Walking directions to Carr Lane Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 56 Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5ND | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 5HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Whalley
Worsley Mesnes - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN3 5HJ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN3 5HJ in Worsley Mesnes is £189,000 (about £218 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN3 5HJ, including Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN3 5HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 5HJ is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Whalley (Reform UK).