WN5 0BD is a mixed residential area on City Road, 0.5km from Kit 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00032440 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, WN5 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, WN5 0BD.
306
40
£ 35,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 40, WN5 0BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £85k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0BD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Terraced
£ 75,000
13 sales · Mean £ 70,115
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
school Local Schools
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Dean Trust Wigan
St John's CofE Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Westfield Community School
St Peter's Catholic High School
Marsh Green Primary School
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Orrell St James ARLFC0.6 km
- Fishergate Inn0.4 km
- Norley Hall Cricket Club0.5 km
- Number 150.5 km
- Pemberton Masonic Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Brand Foods0.9 km
- England & Sons0.5 km
- Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.8 km
- First Stop0.7 km
- Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Ling's Wok0.4 km
- Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.4 km
- Florancia's1.0 km
- Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.4 km
- Kitt Green Chippy0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Fur Clemt0.8 km
- FUR CLEMT (AR)0.8 km
- Inclusive Tennis CIC0.6 km
- Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.7 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Pemberton0.8 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Smartchoices0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pemberton1.5 km
- Orrell1.9 km
- Gathurst2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- Hartley Grove0.1 km
- Loch Street0.1 km
- Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.1 km
- Loch Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50BD · Data under Open Government Licence