WN5 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Laithwaite in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For families considering a move, WN5 0BU represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00032202 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN5 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN5 0BU.
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37
£ 34,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WN5 0BU's 62% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
WN5 0BU 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
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Marsh Green Primary School
Westfield Community School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cheethams Stores 10.7 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.8 km
- John Mather Butchers0.8 km
- Manor Pharmacy0.9 km
- Newagent and Off Licence0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Prince of Wales Hotel0.9 km
- Belle Vue Inn0.9 km
- The Douglas Bank0.9 km
- Queen Arms0.7 km
- Newtown Working Mens Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Life0.2 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- Phoenix 2021 Ltd0.5 km
- Sodexo @ DW Stadium ATA Whelans Sports Bar0.3 km
- Wickham Hall0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Marsh Green Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Sugar Butty0.9 km
- Eddy's Chicken and Pizza0.6 km
- Elephant Chinese and Thai Takeaway0.6 km
- Alborz0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Bargain Buys0.2 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate1.5 km
- Wigan North Western1.6 km
- Wigan1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Laurus Mews0.1 km
- Laurus Mews0.2 km
- Gala Bingo Club0.2 km
- Gala Bingo Club0.2 km
- DW Stadium0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50BU · Data under Open Government Licence