WN5 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orrell Hall Close, 0.1km from Kit Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.7% year-on-year. 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00032436 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORRELL HALL CLOSE, WN5 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORRELL HALL CLOSE, WN5 0DL.
302
38
£ 35,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN5 0DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 38, WN5 0DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £160k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN5 0DL. The average age is 38.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 143,500
8 sales · Mean £ 144,750
school Local Schools
Dean Trust Wigan
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Westfield Community School
St John's CofE Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Marsh Green Primary School
St Peter's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Right Choices0.7 km
- Company Shop Ltd0.9 km
- Gaskells Munch Box Ltd0.6 km
- Pemberton Sweet Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Speedy Beers Ltd0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Lamberhead Green WM Club0.9 km
- Pemberton Conservative Club0.9 km
- Kitt Green Tavern0.0 km
- Old Springs0.9 km
- St Thomas's Labour Club0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Chefx Ltd0.9 km
- Olive Catering (at Heinz)0.5 km
- White Swan0.9 km
- Divino0.8 km
- Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- La Mamma0.9 km
- Wangs Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Ajanta Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Happy Hong0.3 km
- Icebreaker0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Smartchoices0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Spar0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pemberton1.8 km
- Gathurst1.9 km
- Orrell2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Norley Road0.1 km
- Selkirk Grove0.1 km
- Norley Road0.1 km
- Miners Arms0.2 km
- Peter Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN50DL · Data under Open Government Licence