Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CITY ROAD, WN5 0BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

300

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WN5 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.

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

WN5 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.1km from Kitt Green in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN5 0BB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.8% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00032223 (shared with 10 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 0BB. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 91,500

8 sales · Mean £ 97,643

Semi-Detached

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 85,000

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils0.7 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.8 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Right Choices0.8 km
  • Bell Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Kitt Green Post Office0.1 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Monumental Sports Supplements1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Kitt Green Tavern0.2 km
  • Old Springs0.8 km
  • St Thomas's Labour Club0.5 km
  • Fishergate Inn1.0 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Divino1.0 km
  • Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes0.7 km
  • The Pretty Pink Parties1.0 km
  • Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.3 km
  • C-TEC (Computionics Limited)1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Smartchoices0.4 km
  • Spar0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Happy Hong0.5 km
  • Monumental Prep Limited1.0 km
  • Florancia's0.4 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway1.0 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst1.8 km
  • Pemberton1.8 km
  • Orrell2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Miners Arms0.0 km
  • Peter Street0.1 km
  • Peter Street0.1 km
  • Selkirk Grove0.1 km
  • Norley Road0.3 km