Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SEXTON CLOSE, WN5 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEXTON CLOSE, WN5 0AU.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0AU 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WN5 0AU — age 37, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WN5 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Sexton Close, 0.5km from Newtown in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Douglas ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN5 0AU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. 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. 82% 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 £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00032182 (shared with 44 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 0AU. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

WN5 0AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement241 pupils0.2 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Requires Improvement187 pupils1.0 km
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The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Good1422 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.3 km
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Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils1.4 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cheethams Stores 10.8 km
  • Excellent Gourmet Trading - iLove Snacks0.9 km
  • John Mather Butchers0.6 km
  • Newagent and Off Licence0.5 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Cafe Life0.4 km
  • Foodie Cafe Resto0.9 km
  • Hollywood Bowl1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
  • Phoenix 2021 Ltd1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Munchies1.0 km
  • Pemberton Balti House1.0 km
  • Sugar Butty0.5 km
  • Milano Pizza0.6 km
  • ANTICO FORNO0.2 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Queen Arms0.3 km
  • Wigan Roller Rink0.9 km
  • Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Newtown Working Mens Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.4 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Asda Hypermarket0.3 km
  • Cheethams Stores0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wigan Wallgate1.4 km
  • Wigan North Western1.4 km
  • Wigan1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Thomas More Gardens0.1 km
  • Robins Park Road0.1 km
  • Robins Park Road0.1 km
  • Albert Street0.1 km
  • Thomas More Gardens0.1 km