Postcode WN5 9QQ 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 and very high crime levels, with around 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Laithwaite 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, with approximately 128.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.5% 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 per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 9QQ.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 9QQ 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 | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 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 | 7 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN5 9QQ postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9QQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Logwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9RF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.