WN5 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Satchel Close, 0.5km from Newtown in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For serious buyers, WN5 0BH is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00032182 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SATCHEL CLOSE, WN5 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SATCHEL CLOSE, WN5 0BH.
469
37
£ 34,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0BH 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.
Area Character
WN5 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0BH. The average age is 37.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
WN5 0BH 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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Westfield Community School
Marsh Green Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cheethams Stores 10.9 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.8 km
- John Mather Butchers0.7 km
- Manor Pharmacy1.0 km
- Newagent and Off Licence0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Cafe Life0.4 km
- Foodie Cafe Resto0.9 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
- Maries Cafe0.9 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Sugar Butty0.5 km
- Milano Pizza0.7 km
- ANTICO FORNO0.2 km
- Tom's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Alborz0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Queen Arms0.3 km
- Wigan Roller Rink0.9 km
- Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
- Newtown Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Mill at the Pier1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Bargain Buys0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.2 km
- Cheethams Stores0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate1.3 km
- Wigan North Western1.4 km
- Wigan1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Thomas More Gardens0.0 km
- Robins Park Road0.0 km
- Robins Park Road0.0 km
- Thomas More Gardens0.1 km
- Asda car Park0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50BH · Data under Open Government Licence