Postcode WN5 9BG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 £150,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,250 and £175,000. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Wigan South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,032 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from WN5 9BG.
Wigan South near WN5 9BG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| 1 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (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 | 54 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 68 | £132,250 | £169 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 | £141 |
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 | £66,000 | £166,500 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £117,500 | £171,500 | £132,500 |
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 | £132 | £205 | £161 |
| 2026 | £259 | £112 | £211 | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 22, Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 42, Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £114,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 8, Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 56, Victoria Street, Wigan, WN5 9BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 37, Arundel Street, Wigan, WN5 9BQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 |
In the WN5 9BG postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
St Mark's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Expanse Learning Wigan School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
Expanse Learning Wigan School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jun 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2011. | |
St James' Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2011
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 9BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GoLocal Extra | 152 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ED | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
| 0.1 mi | Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store | 135 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DP | Walking directions to Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Malina Mini Market | 61 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
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 9BG, 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 9BG records about 155 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 public order.
The median sale price around WN5 9BG in Douglas is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN5 9BG, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Expanse Learning Wigan School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN5 9BG is Pemberton, about 1,290 m away.
WN5 9BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,032 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 9BG is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).