Postcode WN5 9NX 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 £155,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £180,000. 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.
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 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.
The average income per household in Pemberton South is £36,606 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 9NX.
Pemberton South near WN5 9NX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| 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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (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 | 10 | £275,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £168,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 66 | £132,500 | £163 |
| Flats | 6 | £73,000 | £134 |
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 | £168,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £117,500 | £166,000 | £139,500 |
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 | £132 | £205 | £161 |
| 2026 | £281 | £112 | £214 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9NX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 4, Alder Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 2, Palm Grove, Wigan, WN5 9QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £142,500 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 108, Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £136,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 50, Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £146,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 14, Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9PA | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the WN5 9NX postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Westfield Community School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 9NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pemberton Stores | 12 Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9NT | Walking directions to Pemberton Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Al's Convenience Store | Curtis Street, Wigan, WN5 9LA | Walking directions to Al's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Logwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9RF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 460-464 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 9DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 9NX, 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 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WN5 9NX in Douglas is £155,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN5 9NX, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Westfield Community School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN5 9NX is Pemberton, about 983 m away.
WN5 9NX 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 9NX is Lisa Nandy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Lambert (Reform UK).