WN5 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thomas Moore Gardens, 0.6km from Newtown in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.
For families considering a move, WN5 0AP represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% 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: Average house prices are around £221k, up 26.8% 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00032202 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMAS MOORE GARDENS, WN5 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS MOORE GARDENS, WN5 0AP.
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37
£ 34,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 37, WN5 0AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0AP. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
2 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Semi-Detached
£ 170,500
7 sales · Mean £ 182,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
WN5 0AP has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Westfield Community School
Marsh Green Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Cheethams Stores 10.8 km
- Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.8 km
- John Mather Butchers0.6 km
- Manor Pharmacy1.0 km
- Newagent and Off Licence0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Cafe Life0.3 km
- Foodie Cafe Resto1.0 km
- Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
- McDonald's0.4 km
- Phoenix 2021 Ltd0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Sugar Butty0.6 km
- Milano Pizza0.6 km
- ANTICO FORNO0.3 km
- Tom's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Alborz0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queen Arms0.4 km
- Wigan Roller Rink1.0 km
- Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
- Newtown Working Mens Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Bargain Buys0.3 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Asda Hypermarket0.2 km
- Cheethams Stores0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigan Wallgate1.4 km
- Wigan North Western1.4 km
- Wigan1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Robins Park Road0.1 km
- Robins Park Road0.1 km
- Thomas More Gardens0.1 km
- Robin Retail Park0.1 km
- St Mark's Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50AP · Data under Open Government Licence