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WN5 0LF

Otterswood Square

Pemberton

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Overview

Postcode WN5 0LF is located in a rural town, within the Pemberton ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Laithwaite & Marsh Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year. The nearest station is Gathurst, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WN5 0LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 0LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gathurst located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN5 0LF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Gathurst

N/A

Walking directions to Gathurst

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
113
Population density
183.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.41(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.9(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.9(+221%)
Burglary
19.87(+259%)
Other theft
19.27(+192%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
99.12%
Arab
1
0.88%
Total population: 113

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
26
27.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
26.32%
No qualifications
15
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
14.74%
Apprenticeship
7
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 95

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
24
48.98%
Owns outright
20
40.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
8.16%
Other forms of private rent
1
2.04%
Total households: 49

Property prices in Pemberton

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £195K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pemberton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£261,500£264
Semi-Detached52£180,000£207
Terraced42£140,000£174
Flats5£81,500£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pemberton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pemberton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pemberton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pemberton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pemberton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pemberton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202510, Kellett Close, Wigan, WN5 0LPOtherLeasehold£250,000
13 Mar 20252, Botanic Court, Wigan, WN5 0JZOtherFreehold£3,000,000

Schools

In the WN5 0LF postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 0LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMarsh Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableEdStart Schools WiganOther independent special school

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryStandish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 0LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 0LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBP ShopMartland Mill Lane, Wigan, WN5 0PSWalking directions to BP Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN5 0LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Silcock

Pemberton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardPembertonE05015006
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Laithwaite & Marsh GreenE02001296
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 010EE01006361
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 0LF

Is WN5 0LF (Laithwaite & Marsh Green) safe?

The area around WN5 0LF records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WN5 0LF?

The median sale price around WN5 0LF in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £160,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN5 0LF?

There are 6 schools close to WN5 0LF, including Marsh Green Primary School (Requires improvement), EdStart Schools Wigan and Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN5 0LF?

The closest station to WN5 0LF is Gathurst, about 1,348 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN5 0LF?

WN5 0LF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN5 0LF (Laithwaite & Marsh Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN5 0LF is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Silcock (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.