Postcode WN5 0BG is located in a major urban area, within the Pemberton ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Pemberton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pemberton North is £39,319 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Pemberton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Pemberton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pemberton North is £39,319 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN5 0BG.
Pemberton North near WN5 0BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pemberton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Pemberton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,675 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £261,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £180,000 | £207 |
| Terraced | 42 | £140,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 5 | £81,500 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201,250 | £60,000 | £110,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £87,500 | £113,650 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £83,500 | £125,000 | £82,500 |
| 2019 | £192,500 | £59,200 | £118,500 | £86,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £65,000 | £130,000 | £87,500 |
| 2021 | £247,500 | £87,750 | £148,500 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £84,000 | £155,250 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £302,500 | £72,500 | £162,500 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £84,000 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £285,250 | £81,500 | £187,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £226,500 | — | £180,000 | £138,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162 | £57 | £139 | £94 |
| 2017 | £169 | £115 | £128 | £95 |
| 2018 | £190 | £98 | £130 | £96 |
| 2019 | £182 | £97 | £139 | £104 |
| 2020 | £203 | £118 | £145 | £103 |
| 2021 | £208 | £133 | £176 | £122 |
| 2022 | £230 | £131 | £182 | £136 |
| 2023 | £238 | £119 | £191 | £139 |
| 2024 | £289 | £101 | £193 | £150 |
| 2025 | £289 | £124 | £219 | £162 |
| 2026 | £255 | — | £203 | £187 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2025 | 188, City Road, Wigan, WN5 0BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 31, Orrell Hall Close, Wigan, WN5 0DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 56, Silverdale Road, Wigan, WN5 0DW | Terraced | Leasehold | £137,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 74, Silverdale Road, Wigan, WN5 0DW | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 98, Silverdale Road, Wigan, WN5 0DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the WN5 0BG postcode area, located within Pemberton North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 0BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 228 City Road, Kitt Green, Wigan, WN5 0BG | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN5 0BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon Silcock
Pemberton - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN5 0BG records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN5 0BG in Pemberton North is £160,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN5 0BG, including Dean Trust Wigan (Requires improvement), Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy and Westfield Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN5 0BG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,934 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 0BG is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Silcock (Reform UK).
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.