Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CALDERBANK, WN5 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALDERBANK, WN5 0AA.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

38

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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.

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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WN5 0AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £162k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WN5 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Calderbank, 0.3km from Redwood 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% 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. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00032439 (shared with 10 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 0AA. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 134,000

3 sales · Mean £ 139,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WN5 0AA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.2 km
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Orrell Holgate Academy

Good212 pupils1.4 km
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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.2 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.2 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Number 150.4 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bargain Brand Foods0.9 km
  • England & Sons0.4 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.8 km
  • First Stop0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.3 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.4 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.8 km
  • Mama Mia0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.9 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • Peek-A-Boo0.4 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Premier Orrell Road1.0 km
  • Smartchoices0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.5 km
  • Orrell1.6 km
  • Gathurst2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • The Copse0.2 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.3 km
  • Methodist Church0.3 km