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WN3 5TX

Chesterton Close

Worsley Mesnes

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Detailed insights for WN3 5TX

Overview

Postcode WN3 5TX 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 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 nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wigan South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wigan South has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.6%

Approximately 43.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Wigan South near WN3 5TX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN3 5TX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wigan North Western

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan North Western
0.8 mi

Wigan Wallgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
8,085.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.32(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.75(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+8%)
Burglary
8.59(+55%)
Public order
7.44(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
90.14%
African
13
4.58%
Other Asian
6
2.11%
Other White
3
1.06%
Chinese
2
0.7%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
33.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
42.86%
Owns outright
32
24.06%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.27%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

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 5TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN3 5TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20253, Keats Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000
11 Jul 202517, Holborn Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5EJTerracedFreehold£127,500
26 Jan 20268, Conrad Close, Wigan, WN3 5TZTerracedFreehold£110,000
16 Feb 20266, Morton Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5ELTerracedFreehold£147,000
06 Mar 202511, Morton Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5ELTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the WN3 5TX postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN3 5TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Jude's Catholic Primary School WiganVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN3 5TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPRM Poolstock149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DUWalking directions to PRM Poolstock
0.3 miSpar14 Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TEWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miFarmfoodsUnit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ADWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.5 miAsda ExpressWarrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PFWalking directions to Asda Express
0.5 miTesco Express248 Poolstock Lane, Wigan, WN3 5JEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5TX, 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)Wigan SouthE02001301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 015DE01006405
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN3 5TX

Is WN3 5TX (Wigan South) safe?

The area around WN3 5TX 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WN3 5TX?

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

What schools are near WN3 5TX?

There are 8 schools close to WN3 5TX, including St James' Church of England Primary School (Good), St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good) and Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN3 5TX?

The closest station to WN3 5TX is Wigan North Western, about 1,253 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN3 5TX?

WN3 5TX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN3 5TX (Wigan South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN3 5TX 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.