WN5 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Smith Avenue, 0.2km from Kit Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN5 0BN is 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £147k, 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00032433 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMITH AVENUE, WN5 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMITH AVENUE, WN5 0BN.
190
48
£ 35,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0BN 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
With 57% social renting, WN5 0BN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0BN. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,000
12 sales · Mean £ 112,833
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
3 sales · Mean £ 144,500
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Marsh Green Primary School
Westfield Community School
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
St Peter's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Right Choices1.0 km
- Company Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Gaskells Munch Box Ltd0.9 km
- Speedy Beers Ltd0.2 km
- Bell Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.3 km
- Elior - Wincanton - Heinz Wigan0.9 km
- Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes0.9 km
- C-TEC (Computionics Limited)0.9 km
- Fur Clemt0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kitt Green Tavern0.3 km
- Old Springs0.6 km
- St Thomas's Labour Club0.5 km
- Norley Hall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Smartchoices0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy Hong0.6 km
- Florancia's0.4 km
- Kitt Green Chippy0.3 km
- Master Wok0.5 km
- Norley Hall Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gathurst1.6 km
- Pemberton2.0 km
- Orrell2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Smith Avenue0.2 km
- Miners Arms0.2 km
- Peter Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50BN · Data under Open Government Licence