Postcode WN5 0AR is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Laithwaite Park.
Wigan South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 9.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from WN5 0AR.
Wigan South near WN5 0AR has very low 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £197,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £63,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN5 0AR postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 0AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Malina Mini Market | Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store | 135 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DP | Walking directions to Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Unit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.