Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MORE STREET, WN5 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORE STREET, WN5 0AS.

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Population

507

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WN5 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WN5 0AS is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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 up 4.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN5 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on More Street, 0.6km from Newtown in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN5 0AS represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00032202 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0AS. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

13 sales · Mean £ 149,573

Semi-Detached

£ 147,000

7 sales · Mean £ 150,285

Flat

£ 98,000

3 sales · Mean £ 99,666

Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WN5 0AS has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils0.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.2 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.2 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils1.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cheethams Stores 10.7 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.8 km
  • John Mather Butchers0.6 km
  • Newagent and Off Licence0.6 km
  • ROBIN PARK ARENA AND RUNNING TRACK0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cafe Life0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • Phoenix 2021 Ltd0.8 km
  • Postcode Coffee House0.9 km
  • Sodexo @ DW Stadium ATA Whelans Sports Bar0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Munchies1.0 km
  • Pemberton Balti House1.0 km
  • Sugar Butty0.6 km
  • Milano Pizza0.6 km
  • Lawtons Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queen Arms0.4 km
  • Newtown Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.3 km
  • Cheethams Stores0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate1.4 km
  • Wigan North Western1.5 km
  • Wigan1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mark's Avenue0.1 km
  • St Mark's Avenue0.1 km
  • Robin Retail Park0.2 km
  • Robins Park Road0.2 km
  • Robins Park Road0.2 km