Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CITY ROAD, WN5 0BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0BG 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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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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 0BG is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 21.4% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, WN5 0BG represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.4% 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00032436 (shared with 4 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 0BG. The average age is 38.0. 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

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 79,500

8 sales · Mean £ 81,593

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.4 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils0.7 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Right Choices0.7 km
  • Company Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • Gaskells Munch Box Ltd0.6 km
  • Pemberton Sweet Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • Speedy Beers Ltd0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pemberton Fish Bar1.0 km
  • La Mamma0.9 km
  • Wangs Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Ajanta Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Happy Hong0.3 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Lamberhead Green WM Club0.9 km
  • Pemberton Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Kitt Green Tavern0.0 km
  • Old Springs0.9 km
  • St Thomas's Labour Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Chefx Ltd0.9 km
  • Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.5 km
  • White Swan0.9 km
  • Divino0.8 km
  • Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Smartchoices0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Spar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.7 km
  • Gathurst1.9 km
  • Orrell2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Selkirk Grove0.1 km
  • Norley Road0.1 km
  • Norley Road0.1 km
  • Miners Arms0.2 km
  • Peter Street0.2 km