WN5 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poke Street, 0.3km from Lamberhead Green in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00032232 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POKE STREET, WN5 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POKE STREET, WN5 0AX.
247
43
£ 35,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WN5 0AX's 53% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0AX. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 175,750
2 sales · Mean £ 175,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN5 0AX has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Dean Trust Wigan
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Westfield Community School
St Peter's Catholic High School
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Marsh Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Orrell St James ARLFC0.4 km
- Fishergate Inn0.1 km
- Norley Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
- Number 150.2 km
- Pemberton Masonic Club0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Brand Foods0.7 km
- England & Sons0.2 km
- Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.6 km
- First Stop0.5 km
- Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ling's Wok0.1 km
- Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.2 km
- Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.1 km
- Kitt Green Chippy0.7 km
- Mama Mia0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Inclusive Tennis CIC0.6 km
- Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.4 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- Peek-A-Boo0.2 km
- The Coffee Shop0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Pemberton0.6 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Smartchoices0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pemberton1.3 km
- Orrell1.8 km
- Gathurst2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Chapel Street0.1 km
- White Street0.1 km
- Fleet Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50AX · Data under Open Government Licence