Postcode WN5 0QU 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 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.1% 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 0QU.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 0QU 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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 5, Stranraer Road, Wigan, WN5 0QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 50, Lancaster Road, Wigan, WN5 0QY | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 11, Vulcan Road, Wigan, WN5 0RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £38,675 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 19, Vulcan Road, Wigan, WN5 0RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 19, Vulcan Road, Wigan, WN5 0RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £86,000 |
In the WN5 0QU postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for WN5 0QU, 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 0QU records about 178 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.
The median sale price around WN5 0QU in Laithwaite & Marsh Green 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 0QU, including Marsh Green Primary School (Requires improvement), EdStart Schools Wigan and Westfield Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN5 0QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,318 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 0QU 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.