Postcode WN3 5XB 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Wigan South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 63.1% 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 of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN3 5XB.
Wigan South near WN3 5XB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 1 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 18 | £244,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Worsley Mesnes
In the WN3 5XB postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN3 5XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 14 Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Unit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | PRM Poolstock | 149 Poolstock, Wigan, WN3 5DU | Walking directions to PRM Poolstock |
| 0.4 mi | GoLocal Extra | 152 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ED | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.