Postcode WN5 9QU 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Pemberton South is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Pemberton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Laithwaite Park.
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.
Pemberton South has a very high crime rate.
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.
The average income of residents in Pemberton South is £35,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 9QU.
Pemberton South near WN5 9QU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 9QU postcode area, located within Pemberton South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Londis | Logwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9RF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.