Postcode WN5 9RX 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 114.1 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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 per household in Laithwaite & Marsh Green is £32,392 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 9RX.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 9RX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 9RX postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Logwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9RF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Soho Street, Wigan, WN5 0XA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.