WN5 0DB is a mixed residential area on Bell Lane, 0.1km from The Bell in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for WN5 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00032427 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL LANE, WN5 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, WN5 0DB.
361
41
£ 35,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN5 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0DB. The average age is 40.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 116,250
6 sales · Mean £ 120,583
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 196,333
Detached
£ 315,000
5 sales · Mean £ 274,300
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
St Peter's Catholic High School
Westfield Community School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Marsh Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bell Lane Convenience Store0.2 km
- Kitt Green Post Office0.4 km
- McColls0.8 km
- Monumental Sports Supplements0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Kitt Green Tavern0.3 km
- Old Springs0.9 km
- St Thomas's Labour Club0.9 km
- Orrell St James ARLFC0.8 km
- Fishergate Inn0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Divino0.7 km
- Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes1.0 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Rocco's Desserts0.9 km
- The Pretty Pink Parties0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Smartchoices0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ajanta Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Happy Hong0.2 km
- Icebreaker0.9 km
- Monumental Prep Limited0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pemberton1.8 km
- Gathurst1.9 km
- Orrell2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhey0.1 km
- Greenhey0.1 km
- Bell Lane (opp WK0175) (to define route)0.3 km
- Latham Lane0.3 km
- Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50DB · Data under Open Government Licence