Postcode WN5 9EF 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251.4 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Wigan South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.6% 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 103 ft away from WN5 9EF.
Wigan South near WN5 9EF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| 0.9 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 1 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 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 9EF postcode area, located within Wigan South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store | 135 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DP | Walking directions to Wigan Halal & Eastern Food Store |
| 0 mi | GoLocal Extra | 152 Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9ED | Walking directions to GoLocal Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Malina Mini Market | Ormskirk Road, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9EA | Walking directions to Malina Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
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.