WN5 0DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bell Lane, 0.3km from Kit Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £136k, 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00032437 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL LANE, WN5 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, WN5 0DH.
294
40
£ 35,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WN5 0DH is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0DH. The average age is 40.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
6 sales · Mean £ 97,554
Semi-Detached
£ 93,000
4 sales · Mean £ 110,250
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Westfield Community School
St Peter's Catholic High School
Marsh Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Orrell St James ARLFC0.7 km
- Fishergate Inn0.5 km
- Norley Hall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Number 150.6 km
- Pemberton Masonic Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- England & Sons0.7 km
- Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.9 km
- First Stop0.9 km
- Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.6 km
- Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ling's Wok0.6 km
- Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.6 km
- Florancia's0.9 km
- Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km
- Kitt Green Chippy0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Fur Clemt0.9 km
- FUR CLEMT (AR)0.9 km
- Inclusive Tennis CIC0.7 km
- Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.8 km
- Peek-A-Boo0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Pemberton0.9 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Smartchoices0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pemberton1.6 km
- Orrell2.0 km
- Gathurst2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.1 km
- Greenhey0.1 km
- Hartley Grove0.1 km
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- Greenhey0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50DH · Data under Open Government Licence