Postcode WN5 8BG is located in a major urban area, within the Pemberton ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Pemberton South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Pemberton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Pemberton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WN5 8BG.
Pemberton South near WN5 8BG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 8BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 13, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG | Terraced | Freehold | £159,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 19, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 35, Howard Street, Wigan, WN5 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £104,500 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 20, Howard Street, Wigan, WN5 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 44, Howard Street, Wigan, WN5 8BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the WN5 8BG postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 2 Chatsworth Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 8AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 793 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8HE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 8BG, 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 8BG records about 140 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WN5 8BG in Pemberton South is £160,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN5 8BG, including St John's CofE Primary School (Good), TMP College and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 8BG is Pemberton, about 634 m away.
WN5 8BG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,251 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 8BG 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.