WN5 is a postcode district in St. Helens, North West, covering 930 active and 139 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WN5 (14%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WN5 are around £185k, down 6.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN5 are low at 20 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WN5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WN5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN5 postcode area.
44,887
43
£ 35,929 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WN5 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Chapel End Primary School
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Marsh Green Primary School
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
St Peter's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Spar
- Galloways
- Galloways
- Galloways
- Creams Cafe Scot Lane
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Delph Tavern
- St Thomas's Labour Club
- The Old Bank Coffee & Wine Bar
- Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club
- Wily Fox Brewery
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi
- Asda Hypermarket
- Bargain Booze
- Bargain Buys
- Cheethams Stores
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Billinge Spice
- Billinge Supper Bar
- Buttylicious
- Ajanta Indian Cuisine
- Alborz
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Billinge Methodist Church
- Varini Cafe
- Village Kitchen
- Babar Elephant
- Bag & Bean
- + 63 more
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Area Profile: WN5 · Data under Open Government Licence