Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

GREENHEY, WN5 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHEY, WN5 0DG.

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Population

156

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0DG 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WN5 0DG has a significant social housing presence — 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WN5 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenhey, 0.2km from The Bell in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN5 0DG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00032438 (shared with 2 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 0DG. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.1 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.0 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bell Lane Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Kitt Green Post Office0.5 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Monumental Sports Supplements0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Kitt Green Tavern0.4 km
  • Old Springs1.0 km
  • St Thomas's Labour Club1.0 km
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.7 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Divino0.6 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Rocco's Desserts0.8 km
  • The Pretty Pink Parties0.6 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Smartchoices0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Spar0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Ajanta Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Happy Hong0.2 km
  • Icebreaker0.8 km
  • Monumental Prep Limited0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.8 km
  • Orrell1.9 km
  • Gathurst2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenhey0.1 km
  • Greenhey0.1 km
  • Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.2 km
  • Hartley Grove0.2 km
  • Bell Lane0.3 km