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, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) in Worsley Mesnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £270,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £190,000 | £215 |
| Terraced | 36 | £147,500 | £173 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £166 |
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 | £255,250 | £88,000 | £180,000 | £144,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £100,000 | £190,000 | £141,000 |
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 | £247 | £178 | £224 | £179 |
| 2026 | £268 | £166 | £202 | £160 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 5LT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 73, Walpole Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 51, Ruskin Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Kingsley Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 27, Kingsley Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 2, Kingsley Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN3 5LT, 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 5LT records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN3 5LT in Wigan South is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN3 5LT, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Marus Bridge Primary School (Good) and Hope School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN3 5LT is Pemberton, about 1,312 m away.
WN3 5LT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,525 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 5LT 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.