Postcode WN5 9DX 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 £149,998 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,500 and £175,000. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 18.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from WN5 9DX.
Wigan South near WN5 9DX 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.2 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £149,998 (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 | 52 | £165,500 | £206 |
| Terraced | 66 | £129,250 | £163 |
| Flats | 5 | £75,000 | £127 |
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 | £65,000 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £75,000 | £167,000 | £130,000 |
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 | £127 | £206 | £162 |
| 2026 | £259 | £82 | £207 | £176 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 24, Reedsmere Close, Wigan, WN5 9DX | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 5, Reedsmere Close, Wigan, WN5 9DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 49, Reedsmere Close, Wigan, WN5 9DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 47, Reedsmere Close, Wigan, WN5 9DX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 29, Reedsmere Close, Wigan, WN5 9DX | Terraced | Freehold | £138,500 |
In the WN5 9DX postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 9DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
| 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 | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
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 9DX, 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 9DX 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN5 9DX in Douglas is £149,998 (about £190 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN5 9DX, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Expanse Learning Wigan School (Good) and St James' Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 9DX is Pemberton, about 1,328 m away.
WN5 9DX 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 9DX is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).