Postcode WN5 9AW is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan South area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year. The nearest station is Wigan North Western located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Wigan South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.8% 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 of residents in Wigan South is £34,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from WN5 9AW.
Wigan South near WN5 9AW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 in Douglas area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £285,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £197,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £63,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN5 9AW postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GoLocal Extra | 152 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ED | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 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 | Farmfoods | Unit 2 Gower Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9AD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Malina Mini Market | Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.