Postcode WN5 0HB is located in a major urban area, within the Pemberton area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Pemberton North area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pemberton North is £39,319 per year. The median sale price in Pemberton is £169,000 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,878 and £200,000. The nearest station is Gathurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Pemberton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,679 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Pemberton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 81 ft away from WN5 0HB.
Pemberton North near WN5 0HB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Gathurst | N/A | Walking directions to Gathurst |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Pemberton area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,675 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £283,200 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £180,500 | £209 |
| Terraced | 37 | £139,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 3 | £110,000 | £150 |
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 | £89,750 | £188,500 | £143,500 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | — | £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 | £291 | £126 | £219 | £166 |
| 2026 | £252 | — | £211 | £178 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | 2, Sheraton Close, Wigan, WN5 0HB | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 1, Pilsley Close, Wigan, WN5 0JF | Detached | Freehold | £253,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 313, Spring Road, Wigan, WN5 0JJ | Detached | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 303, Spring Road, Wigan, WN5 0JJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 1, Tideswell Avenue, Wigan, WN5 0JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the WN5 0HB postcode area, located within Pemberton North, there are 4 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Dean Trust Wigan | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Marsh Green Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 0HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 228 City Road, Kitt Green, Wigan, WN5 0BG | Walking directions to Spar |
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 0HB, 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 0HB records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WN5 0HB in Pemberton is £169,000 (about £198 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WN5 0HB, including St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Dean Trust Wigan (Requires improvement) and Marsh Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN5 0HB is Gathurst, about 1,111 m away.
WN5 0HB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,679 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 0HB is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Silcock (Reform UK).