WN5 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Langdale Crescent, 0.2km from Kit Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN5 0BP 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00032433 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGDALE CRESCENT, WN5 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGDALE CRESCENT, WN5 0BP.
190
48
£ 35,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0BP 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in WN5 0BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0BP. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Westfield Community School
Marsh Green Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
St Peter's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Right Choices0.9 km
- Company Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Gaskells Munch Box Ltd0.8 km
- Speedy Beers Ltd0.1 km
- Bell Lane Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.3 km
- Elior - Wincanton - Heinz Wigan1.0 km
- Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes0.8 km
- C-TEC (Computionics Limited)1.0 km
- Fur Clemt0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kitt Green Tavern0.3 km
- Old Springs0.6 km
- St Thomas's Labour Club0.5 km
- Norley Hall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Smartchoices0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy Hong0.5 km
- Florancia's0.4 km
- Kitt Green Chippy0.3 km
- Master Wok0.5 km
- Norley Hall Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gathurst1.6 km
- Pemberton2.0 km
- Orrell2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Miners Arms0.1 km
- Peter Street0.2 km
- Peter Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50BP · Data under Open Government Licence