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WN5 9NX

Poplar Avenue

Douglas

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Detailed insights for WN5 9NX

Overview

Postcode WN5 9NX 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 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 nearest station is Pemberton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pemberton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Pemberton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 9NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Pemberton South near WN5 9NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN5 9NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN5 9NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkLargeWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miLaithwaite ParkLargeWalking directions to Laithwaite Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
7,554.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.47(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.09(-16%)
Other theft
8.92(+35%)
Burglary
8.92(+61%)
Vehicle crime
8.23(+37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
82.86%
Other White
34
9.71%
Pakistani
8
2.29%
African
6
1.71%
Other Asian
3
0.86%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
28.32%
No qualifications
73
25.52%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
36.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
26.21%
Owns outright
34
23.45%
Social rents from council
19
13.1%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Douglas

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £175K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Douglas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£255,000£259
Semi-Detached48£168,000£206
Terraced63£125,000£168
Flats6£73,000£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Douglas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Douglas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Douglas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20254, Alder Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
05 Aug 20252, Palm Grove, Wigan, WN5 9QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,500
07 Aug 202550, Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£146,000
08 Aug 202514, Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9PATerracedLeasehold£110,000
23 Mar 202667, Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9QDTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the WN5 9NX postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 9NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School WiganVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWestfield Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 9NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPemberton Stores12 Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9NTWalking directions to Pemberton Stores
0.2 miAl's Convenience StoreCurtis Street, Wigan, WN5 9LAWalking directions to Al's Convenience Store
0.2 miPremier301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DNWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLondisLogwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9RFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miOne StopEllesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DGWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN5 9NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Lambert

Douglas - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lisa Nandy

Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWiganE14001585
WardDouglasE05014996
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pemberton SouthE02001300
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 014AE01006353
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 9NX

Is WN5 9NX (Pemberton South) safe?

The area around WN5 9NX 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.

What is the average house price near WN5 9NX?

The median sale price around WN5 9NX in Pemberton South is £150,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN5 9NX?

There are 14 schools close to WN5 9NX, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good), Westfield Community School (Outstanding) and St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN5 9NX?

The closest station to WN5 9NX is Pemberton, about 983 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN5 9NX?

WN5 9NX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN5 9NX (Pemberton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN5 9NX is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.