Postcode WN5 9BL 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 and very high crime levels, with around 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan South is £37,469 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no 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, with approximately 154.9 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 18 ft away from WN5 9BL.
Wigan South near WN5 9BL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.4 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 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 | 12 | £197,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN5 9BL postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9BL
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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: 01/01/2026.