Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

PORTERS WOOD CLOSE, WN5 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTERS WOOD CLOSE, WN5 0DE.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0DE 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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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 40, WN5 0DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

WN5 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Porters Wood Close, 0.1km from The Bell in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

For families considering a move, WN5 0DE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00032437 (shared with 5 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 0DE. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.2 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils0.9 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.0 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Right Choices0.9 km
  • Company Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • Gaskells Munch Box Ltd0.8 km
  • Pemberton Sweet Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Speedy Beers Ltd0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Lamberhead Green WM Club0.8 km
  • Pemberton Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Kitt Green Tavern0.3 km
  • Old Springs0.8 km
  • St Thomas's Labour Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Chefx Ltd0.9 km
  • Hollies Bakes N Treats1.0 km
  • Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.7 km
  • The Mount1.0 km
  • White Swan0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • La Mamma0.7 km
  • Wangs Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Ajanta Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Happy Hong0.2 km
  • Icebreaker0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Smartchoices0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Spar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gathurst1.8 km
  • Pemberton1.8 km
  • Orrell2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenhey0.1 km
  • Greenhey0.1 km
  • Bell Lane (opp WK0175) (to define route)0.2 km
  • Latham Lane0.2 km
  • Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.3 km