WN5 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on City Road, 0.1km from Kitt Green in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN5 0BB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.8% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00032223 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, WN5 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, WN5 0BB.
300
37
£ 35,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN5 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0BB. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 91,500
8 sales · Mean £ 97,643
Semi-Detached
£ 85,000
3 sales · Mean £ 85,000
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Westfield Community School
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Marsh Green Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
St John's CofE Primary School
St Peter's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Right Choices0.8 km
- Bell Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
- Kitt Green Post Office0.1 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Monumental Sports Supplements1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kitt Green Tavern0.2 km
- Old Springs0.8 km
- St Thomas's Labour Club0.5 km
- Fishergate Inn1.0 km
- Norley Hall Cricket Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Divino1.0 km
- Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes0.7 km
- The Pretty Pink Parties1.0 km
- Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.3 km
- C-TEC (Computionics Limited)1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Smartchoices0.4 km
- Spar0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Happy Hong0.5 km
- Monumental Prep Limited1.0 km
- Florancia's0.4 km
- Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway1.0 km
- Kitt Green Chippy0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gathurst1.8 km
- Pemberton1.8 km
- Orrell2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Miners Arms0.0 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Selkirk Grove0.1 km
- Norley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50BB · Data under Open Government Licence