Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CROSS STREET, WN5 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, WN5 0AH.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 40, WN5 0AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £92k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.

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

WN5 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Cross Street, 0.4km from Lamberhead Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00032440 (shared with 7 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 0AH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 73,000

7 sales · Mean £ 83,285

Semi-Detached

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

WN5 0AH 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 pupils0.1 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.8 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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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.3 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.4 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.1 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Number 150.3 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bargain Brand Foods0.8 km
  • England & Sons0.3 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.7 km
  • First Stop0.6 km
  • Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.2 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.3 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.1 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.7 km
  • Mama Mia0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.7 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.5 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • Peek-A-Boo0.3 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Smartchoices0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.4 km
  • Orrell1.8 km
  • Gathurst2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Loch Street0.1 km
  • Loch Street0.1 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Chapel Street0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km