Postcode WN5 9EZ is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Pemberton South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year. The median sale price in Douglas is £150,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,000 and £175,000. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Pemberton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,913 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Pemberton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from WN5 9EZ.
Pemberton South near WN5 9EZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 145 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 | 58 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 71 | £132,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 7 | £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 | £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 | £127 | £206 | £162 |
| 2026 | £259 | £82 | £207 | £176 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 17, Sandringham Close, Wigan, WN5 9EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 82, Edinburgh Drive, Wigan, WN5 9EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 45, Edinburgh Drive, Wigan, WN5 9EY | Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 8, Buckingham Close, Wigan, WN5 9ER | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £242,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 44, Edinburgh Drive, Wigan, WN5 9ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 |
In the WN5 9EZ postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Expanse Learning Wigan School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2023. | |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 9EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Al's Convenience Store | Curtis Street, Wigan, WN5 9LA | Walking directions to Al's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Pemberton Stores | 12 Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9NT | Walking directions to Pemberton Stores |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 460-464 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 9DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
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 9EZ, 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 9EZ records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WN5 9EZ in Douglas is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN5 9EZ, including Expanse Learning Wigan School (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Highfield St Matthew's 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 9EZ is Pemberton, about 606 m away.
WN5 9EZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,913 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 9EZ is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).