Postcode WN5 9HG is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Pemberton South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 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 14,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Pemberton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from WN5 9HG.
Pemberton South near WN5 9HG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 125 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 £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £255,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 63 | £125,000 | £168 |
| Flats | 6 | £73,000 | £119 |
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 | £132,500 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £75,000 | £175,000 | £132,000 |
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 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | £250 | £82 | £213 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | 1, Marina Drive, Wigan, WN5 9HE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 9, Valley Road, Wigan, WN5 9HD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 25, Valley Road, Wigan, WN5 9HD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £203,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 39, Valley Road, Wigan, WN5 9HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 39, Valley Road, Wigan, WN5 9HD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the WN5 9HG postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Al's Convenience Store | Curtis Street, Wigan, WN5 9LA | Walking directions to Al's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 2 Chatsworth Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Pemberton Stores | 12 Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9NT | Walking directions to Pemberton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BE | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN5 9HG, 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 9HG records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9HG in Pemberton South is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN5 9HG, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good), Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Westfield Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 9HG is Pemberton, about 424 m away.
WN5 9HG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,035 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 9HG is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.