Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

LOCH STREET, WN5 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCH STREET, WN5 0AN.

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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 0AN 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

WN5 0AN is an established family neighbourhood — 53% 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. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

WN5 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Loch 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. 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. 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 £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0AN 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 0AN. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 78,000

17 sales · Mean £ 75,026

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

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

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.0 km
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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.4 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.4 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.2 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.6 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 Wok0.3 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.3 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.2 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.6 km
  • Mama Mia0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Fur Clemt0.9 km
  • FUR CLEMT (AR)0.9 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.6 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton0.7 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Smartchoices0.4 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
  • Fleet Street0.2 km
  • Fleet Street0.2 km
  • Fleet Street0.2 km