Postcode WN5 8JA is located in a major urban area, within the Pemberton ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Pemberton North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pemberton North is £39,319 per year. The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Redwood Park.
Pemberton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Pemberton North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pemberton North is £39,319 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN5 8JA.
Pemberton North near WN5 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| 0.9 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Redwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Redwood Park |
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 8JA postcode area, located within Pemberton North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 793 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8HE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 8AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.