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WN3 5LZ

Carr Lane

Worsley Mesnes

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Overview

Postcode WN3 5LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Worsley Mesnes ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is £41,738 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kipling Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is £41,738 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN3 5LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley near WN3 5LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pemberton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN3 5LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKipling ParkSmallWalking directions to Kipling Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
5,209.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.64(-74%)
Burglary
6.19(+12%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(-8%)
Public order
4.13(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.44(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
94.76%
Other White
7
2.45%
Irish
5
1.75%
Chinese
1
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
27.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.94%
Apprenticeship
26
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
60%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Worsley Mesnes

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £222K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worsley Mesnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£270,000£252
Semi-Detached61£190,000£215
Terraced36£147,500£173
Flats3£90,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worsley Mesnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worsley Mesnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Worsley Mesnes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 5LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 5LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202537, Cranfield Road, Wigan, WN3 5QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
28 Mar 2025102, Cranfield Road, Wigan, WN3 5QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
14 Mar 202570, Cranfield Road, Wigan, WN3 5QGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,500
29 May 202524, Sutherland Road, Wigan, WN3 5JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
28 Oct 202513, Grant Road, Wigan, WN3 5JJFlatsLeasehold£127,000

Schools

In the WN3 5LZ postcode area, located within Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 5LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHawkley Hall High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 5LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 5LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCarr Lane Foods42 Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5NDWalking directions to Carr Lane Foods
0.1 miTesco Express248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisa Local56 Carr Lane, Wigan, WN3 5NDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miBP ShopClap Gate Lane, Wigan, WN3 6XNWalking directions to BP Shop
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseMarus Bridge Retail Park, Wigan, WN3 6XAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN3 5LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Keith Whalley

Worsley Mesnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardWorsley MesnesE05015013
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Worsley Mesnes & HawkleyE02001306
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 020BE01006407
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 5LZ

Is WN3 5LZ (Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley) safe?

The area around WN3 5LZ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near WN3 5LZ?

The median sale price around WN3 5LZ in Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley is £172,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN3 5LZ?

There are 8 schools close to WN3 5LZ, including Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School (Good), Hawkley Hall High School (Good) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN3 5LZ?

WN3 5LZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 5LZ (Worsley Mesnes & Hawkley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 5LZ 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).

Data Sources

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.