Postcode WN5 0DY 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 Gathurst, 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 1.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from WN5 0DY.
Pemberton North near WN5 0DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gathurst 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 0DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 1, Moorside Walk, Wigan, WN5 0DY | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 4, Moorside Walk, Wigan, WN5 0DY | Flats | Leasehold | £58,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 11A, Lonsdale Walk, Wigan, WN5 0DZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 11, Silverdale Road, Wigan, WN5 0DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 8, Silverdale Road, Wigan, WN5 0DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the WN5 0DY 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 0DY
| 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 0DY, 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 0DY 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 0DY 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 0DY, including Dean Trust Wigan (Requires improvement), Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy and St John's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN5 0DY 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 0DY 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.