Postcode WN5 0UQ is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £149,998 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 and £175,000. The nearest station is Wigan North Western, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Wigan South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,061 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from WN5 0UQ.
Wigan South near WN5 0UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £149,998 (about £190 per square foot) in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £280,000 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £165,500 | £206 |
| Terraced | 66 | £129,250 | £163 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 | £127 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122,500 | £67,500 | £102,995 | £89,500 |
| 2017 | £147,995 | £83,250 | £115,000 | £84,000 |
| 2018 | £164,998 | £67,500 | £110,000 | £87,750 |
| 2019 | £159,498 | £70,000 | £115,000 | £88,975 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £105,495 | £135,000 | £98,500 |
| 2021 | £165,000 | £96,248 | £140,000 | £105,000 |
| 2022 | £223,950 | £73,900 | £156,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £187,000 | £87,000 | £153,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £202,500 | £82,500 | £158,000 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £212,000 | £65,000 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £75,000 | £167,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £124 | £105 | £141 | £99 |
| 2017 | £178 | £133 | £135 | £99 |
| 2018 | £182 | £112 | £144 | £98 |
| 2019 | £170 | £116 | £134 | £105 |
| 2020 | £166 | £172 | £157 | £111 |
| 2021 | £152 | £156 | £158 | £115 |
| 2022 | £245 | £125 | £190 | £147 |
| 2023 | £250 | £139 | £184 | £141 |
| 2024 | £229 | £137 | £187 | £157 |
| 2025 | £244 | £127 | £206 | £162 |
| 2026 | £259 | £82 | £207 | £176 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 0UQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 4, Wood Street, Wigan, WN5 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 1, Wood Street, Wigan, WN5 0UQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 6, Kidd Close, Wigan, WN5 0BF | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 44, Scot Lane, Wigan, WN5 0TU | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 58, Scot Lane, Wigan, WN5 0TU | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 |
In the WN5 0UQ postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 0UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Malina Mini Market | 61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store | 135 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DP | Walking directions to Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | GoLocal Extra | 152 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ED | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
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 0UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Lambert
Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN5 0UQ records about 250 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN5 0UQ in Douglas is £149,998 (about £190 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN5 0UQ, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Expanse Learning Wigan School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 0UQ is Wigan North Western, about 1,343 m away.
WN5 0UQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,061 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 0UQ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).