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WN5 9QT

Sherwood Drive

Douglas

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Overview

Postcode WN5 9QT 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.3 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Pemberton South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Pemberton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from WN5 9QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Pemberton South near WN5 9QT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN5 9QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Pemberton

N/A

Walking directions to Pemberton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
6,769.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.42(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.67(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.28(-15%)
Public order
13.89(+37%)
Vehicle crime
13.19(+120%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
357
80.59%
Other White
41
9.26%
African
10
2.26%
Other Asian
8
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.58%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
25.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
20.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
17.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
15.02%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.81%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
31.98%
Owns with a mortgage
44
25.58%
Owns outright
37
21.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
15.7%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.91%
Total households: 172

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 9QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 9QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20254, Sherwood Drive, Wigan, WN5 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£121,000
31 Mar 20254, Sherwood Drive, Wigan, WN5 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
10 Apr 2026480, Ormskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 9DGTerracedFreehold£125,000
12 Mar 2026472, Ormskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 9DGTerracedLeasehold£122,500
30 Jan 20268, Winton Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9HQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the WN5 9QT postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWestfield Community SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHighfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 9QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopEllesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DGWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 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
0.3 miLidl2 Chatsworth Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BQWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSparOrmskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BEWalking directions to Spar

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 9QT, 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 014BE01006354
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 9QT

Is WN5 9QT (Pemberton South) safe?

The area around WN5 9QT records about 115 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 9QT?

The median sale price around WN5 9QT 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 9QT?

There are 15 schools close to WN5 9QT, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good), Westfield Community School (Outstanding) and Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN5 9QT?

The closest station to WN5 9QT is Pemberton, about 653 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN5 9QT?

WN5 9QT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wigan covering WN5 9QT 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.