Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BELL LANE, WN5 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, WN5 0DA.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WN5 0DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.1% year-on-year.

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

WN5 0DA is a mixed residential area on Bell Lane, 0.1km from The Bell in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN5 0DA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00032427 (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 0DA. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 101,250

8 sales · Mean £ 108,375

Detached

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.4 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.0 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Company Shop Ltd0.7 km
  • Gaskells Munch Box Ltd0.9 km
  • Speedy Beers Ltd0.4 km
  • Bell Lane Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Kitt Green Post Office0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Pemberton Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Kitt Green Tavern0.4 km
  • Old Springs0.6 km
  • St Thomas's Labour Club0.8 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.6 km
  • Divino0.9 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • The Pretty Pink Parties1.0 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • La Mamma1.0 km
  • Wangs Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • Happy Hong0.4 km
  • Monumental Prep Limited1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Smartchoices0.5 km
  • Spar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst1.6 km
  • Pemberton2.0 km
  • Orrell2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane (opp WK0175) (to define route)0.0 km
  • Latham Lane0.0 km
  • Peter Street0.1 km
  • Peter Street0.1 km
  • Wimborne Road0.2 km