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 £155,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £180,000. 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.
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.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from WN5 0AP.
Wigan South near WN5 0AP 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 2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £275,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 66 | £132,500 | £163 |
| Flats | 6 | £73,000 | £134 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £66,000 | £168,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £117,500 | £166,000 | £139,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £132 | £205 | £161 |
| 2026 | £281 | £112 | £214 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Thomas More Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0AP | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 2, Thomas More Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0AP | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 7, Thomas More Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 25, More Street, Wigan, WN5 0AS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £179,950 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 38, More Street, Wigan, WN5 0AS | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the WN5 0AP postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2011. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 0AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Malina Mini Market | 61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store | 135 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DP | Walking directions to Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN5 0AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Lambert
Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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 public order.
The median sale price around WN5 0AP in Douglas is £155,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN5 0AP, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN5 0AP is Wigan North Western, about 1,378 m away.
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).
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).