Postcode WN5 8BJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Pemberton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Pemberton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% 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 0 ft away from WN5 8BJ.
Pemberton South near WN5 8BJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
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 8BJ postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 2 Chatsworth Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 8AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 793 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8HE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.