Postcode WN5 9PG is located in a major urban area, within the Douglas ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Laithwaite & Marsh Green area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £29,800 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Alexandra Park.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 70.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £29,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from WN5 9PG.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 9PG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Park | Large | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
| 0.3 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 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 | 6 | £63,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £157,500 |
| Terraced | 47 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN5 9PG postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
| 0.2 mi | Pemberton Stores | 12 Bulteel Street, Wigan, WN5 9NT | Walking directions to Pemberton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Al's Convenience Store | Curtis Street, Wigan, WN5 9LA | Walking directions to Al's Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.