Postcode WN3 5LT 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 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kipling Park.
Wigan South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from WN3 5LT.
Wigan South near WN3 5LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kipling Park | Small | Walking directions to Kipling Park |
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 5LT postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 5LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | BP Shop | Clap Gate Lane, Wigan, WN3 6XN | Walking directions to BP Shop |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Marus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Marus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Carr Lane Foods | 42 Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5ND | Walking directions to Carr Lane Foods |
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.