Postcode WN5 9SE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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.
Approximately 77.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN5 9SE.
Laithwaite & Marsh Green near WN5 9SE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Laithwaite Park | Large | Walking directions to Laithwaite Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 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 | 14 | £197,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £63,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £159,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Douglas
In the WN5 9SE postcode area, located within Laithwaite & Marsh Green, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 9SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Logwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9RF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Robin Park Road, Wigan, WN5 0BU | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Corner Shop | Ellesmere Road, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 301 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9DN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Bolbuk | Harrowby Close, Wigan, WN5 9DT | Walking directions to Bolbuk |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.