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WN5 0AP

Thomas More Gardens

Douglas

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Detailed insights for WN5 0AP

Overview

Postcode WN5 0AP is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £150,000 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,875 and £175,000. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Laithwaite Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Wigan South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,032 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from WN5 0AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigan South near WN5 0AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN5 0AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN5 0AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLaithwaite ParkLargeWalking directions to Laithwaite Park

Area Profile

Population
508
Population density
1,586 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.05(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.89(+100%)
Public order
32.45(+220%)
Shoplifting
28.02(+385%)
Vehicle crime
17.21(+187%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
423
83.76%
Other White
36
7.13%
Other
13
2.57%
Chinese
9
1.78%
African
6
1.19%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
28.95%
No qualifications
85
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
74
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 411

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
100
43.29%
Owns outright
44
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
18.18%
Social rents from council
38
16.45%
Other social rented
4
1.73%
Total households: 231

Property prices in Douglas

Median price: £150,000
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 135
Typical range (middle 50%): £123K – £175K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£280,000£256
Semi-Detached55£166,000£206
Terraced66£129,250£163
Flats5£75,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Douglas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,500£67,500£102,995£89,500
2017£147,995£83,250£115,000£84,000
2018£164,998£67,500£110,000£87,750
2019£159,498£70,000£115,000£88,975
2020£190,000£105,495£135,000£98,500
2021£165,000£96,248£140,000£105,000
2022£223,950£73,900£156,000£130,000
2023£187,000£87,000£153,000£130,000
2024£202,500£82,500£158,000£131,000
2025£212,000£65,000£165,000£135,000
2026£300,000£75,000£167,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124£105£141£99
2017£178£133£135£99
2018£182£112£144£98
2019£170£116£134£105
2020£166£172£157£111
2021£152£156£158£115
2022£245£125£190£147
2023£250£139£184£141
2024£229£137£187£157
2025£244£127£206£162
2026£259£82£207£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Douglas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 20263, Thomas More Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0APDetachedFreehold£310,000
31 Oct 20252, Thomas More Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0APDetachedFreehold£270,000
24 Jul 20257, Thomas More Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0APSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
22 May 202625, More Street, Wigan, WN5 0ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,950
15 May 202638, More Street, Wigan, WN5 0ASTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the WN5 0AP postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 0AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableExpanse Learning Wigan SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 0AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 0AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaSoho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XAWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miAldiScot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miM&S FoodhallRobin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miMalina Mini Market61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EAWalking directions to Malina Mini Market
0.2 miWigan Halal & Eastern Food Store135 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DPWalking directions to Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 WN5 0AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Lambert

Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardDouglasE05014996
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigan SouthE02001301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 015BE01006352
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2012-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 0AP

Is WN5 0AP (Wigan South) safe?

The area around WN5 0AP records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 WN5 0AP?

The median sale price around WN5 0AP in Douglas is £150,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN5 0AP?

There are 13 schools close to WN5 0AP, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Expanse Learning Wigan School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN5 0AP?

The closest station to WN5 0AP is Wigan North Western, about 1,378 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN5 0AP?

WN5 0AP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,032 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN5 0AP (Wigan South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN5 0AP is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).

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