Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CITY ROAD, WN5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, WN5 0AZ.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WN5 0AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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.

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

WN5 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.3km from Kitt Green in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN5 0AZ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00032218 (shared with 6 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 0AZ. 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 / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 106,000

2 sales · Mean £ 106,000

Semi-Detached

£ 117,250

2 sales · Mean £ 117,250

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.3 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.2 km
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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.8 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.6 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Number 150.6 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • England & Sons0.7 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.9 km
  • First Stop0.8 km
  • George Wilson (Pemberton) Ltd1.0 km
  • Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.6 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.6 km
  • Florancia's0.8 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.6 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Fur Clemt0.7 km
  • FUR CLEMT (AR)0.7 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.5 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.8 km
  • Peek-A-Boo0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton0.9 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Smartchoices0.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.6 km
  • Gathurst2.1 km
  • Orrell2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane0.1 km
  • Norley Road0.1 km
  • Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.1 km
  • Norley Road0.1 km
  • Hartley Grove0.1 km