Postcode WN5 0JX 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 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 nearest station is Gathurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Pemberton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,724 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% 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 0.0% 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 0JX.
Pemberton North near WN5 0JX 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 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 22, Walthew House Lane, Wigan, WN5 0JX | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 20, Walthew House Lane, Wigan, WN5 0JX | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 22, Walthew House Lane, Wigan, WN5 0JX | Flats | Leasehold | £55,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 14, Wood Green Gardens, Wigan, WN5 0JP | Terraced | Freehold | £222,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 18, Vanbrugh Grove, Wigan, WN5 0HA | Detached | Freehold | £337,500 |
In the WN5 0JX 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 0JX
| 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 (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 0JX, 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 0JX 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN5 0JX 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 0JX, including Marsh Green Primary School (Requires improvement), St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Dean Trust Wigan (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 0JX is Gathurst, about 1,153 m away.
WN5 0JX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,724 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 0JX 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.