Postcode WN5 0QJ is located in a major urban area, 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 168.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.1% 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.
The average income per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 0QJ.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 0QJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Pemberton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £284,750 |
| Flats | 5 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £183,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pemberton
In the WN5 0QJ postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 0QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | BP Shop | Martland Mill Lane, Wigan, WN5 0PS | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.