Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN5 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN5 0BL.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WN5 0BL's 53% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WN5 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lamberhead Green in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

The people who live in WN5 0BL are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00032232 (shared with 13 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 0BL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WN5 0BL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.1 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.3 km
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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.5 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils1.1 km
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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.2 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.4 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.1 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Number 150.2 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bargain Brand Foods0.7 km
  • England & Sons0.2 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)0.6 km
  • First Stop0.5 km
  • Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.1 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.1 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.1 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.8 km
  • Mama Mia0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.6 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.5 km
  • Peek-A-Boo0.1 km
  • The Coffee Shop0.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton0.5 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Smartchoices0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.2 km
  • Orrell1.7 km
  • Gathurst2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Methodist Church0.0 km
  • Methodist Church0.0 km
  • White Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Woodford Street0.1 km