Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

GREENHEY, WN5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHEY, WN5 0DQ.

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Population

156

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN5 0DQ 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.

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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WN5 0DQ has a significant social housing presence — 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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WN5 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenhey, 0.3km from The Bell in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Pemberton ward and the Wigan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WN5 0DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00032438 (shared with 2 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 0DQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,250

2 sales · Mean £ 80,250

Flat

£ 59,200

1 sales · Mean £ 59,200

school Local Schools

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Dean Trust Wigan

Inadequate750 pupils0.0 km
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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Outstanding408 pupils0.3 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School

Good1040 pupils0.9 km
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Westfield Community School

Outstanding476 pupils1.0 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Orrell St James ARLFC0.6 km
  • Fishergate Inn0.5 km
  • Norley Hall Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Number 150.6 km
  • Pemberton Masonic Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • England & Sons0.7 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd - (Pemberton Service Station)1.0 km
  • First Stop0.9 km
  • Go Local Extra - Norley Shop & Save0.7 km
  • Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ling's Wok0.6 km
  • Corleone pizza also TA Panda0.6 km
  • Florancia's1.0 km
  • Jamuna Tandoori Takeaway0.5 km
  • Kitt Green Chippy0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Fur Clemt0.9 km
  • FUR CLEMT (AR)0.9 km
  • Inclusive Tennis CIC0.7 km
  • Jigsaws Adventure Play Ltd0.9 km
  • Peek-A-Boo0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Pemberton1.0 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Smartchoices0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pemberton1.7 km
  • Orrell1.9 km
  • Gathurst2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenhey0.1 km
  • Greenhey0.1 km
  • Bell Lane (opp WK0450) (to def rte)0.2 km
  • Hartley Grove0.2 km
  • Bell Lane0.2 km