Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CITY ROAD, WN5 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, WN5 0AY.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WN5 0AY is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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.

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

WN5 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.4km from Norley in Wigan. 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00032218 (shared with 6 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 0AY. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 149,000

11 sales · Mean £ 144,227

school Local Schools

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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.2 km
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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.2 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.1 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.6 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.4 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Number 150.5 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bargain Brand Foods0.9 km
  • England & Sons0.5 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.8 km
  • First Stop0.7 km
  • George Wilson (Pemberton) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.4 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.5 km
  • Florancia's1.0 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.4 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Fur Clemt0.8 km
  • FUR CLEMT (AR)0.8 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.5 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton0.7 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Smartchoices0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.5 km
  • Orrell2.0 km
  • Gathurst2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane0.0 km
  • Hartley Grove0.1 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • Bell Lane0.1 km
  • Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.1 km