Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SILVERDALE ROAD, WN5 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERDALE ROAD, WN5 0DN.

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Population

254

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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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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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WN5 0DN's 72% ownership and 41-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. Property prices are trending up 171.4% year-on-year.

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

WN5 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silverdale Road, 0.1km from The Bell in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN5 0DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 171.4% year-on-year. 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00032434 (shared with 5 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 0DN. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 159,000

12 sales · Mean £ 151,416

Terraced

£ 79,000

6 sales · Mean £ 89,166

Flat

£ 65,000

3 sales · Mean £ 62,333

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.3 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.0 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.9 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.8 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Number 150.9 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • England & Sons0.9 km
  • Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.8 km
  • Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • St Francis Church Hall0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.9 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.9 km
  • Florancia's0.7 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.8 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Fur Clemt1.0 km
  • FUR CLEMT (AR)1.0 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.9 km
  • Peek-A-Boo0.9 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Smartchoices0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst1.7 km
  • Pemberton1.9 km
  • Orrell2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane (opp WK0175) (to define route)0.1 km
  • Latham Lane0.1 km
  • Greenhey0.2 km
  • Peter Street0.2 km
  • Greenhey0.2 km