Living in WN5, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN5 in Wigan. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wigan: £195,557, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WN5
140 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £165,000 and a range from £55,000 to £460,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 NEW STREET, WN5 8BX | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 120A ORRELL ROAD, WN5 8HB | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 74 ORRELL ROAD, WN5 8HD | terraced | £55,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 35 HOWARD STREET, WN5 8BH | semi-detached | £104,500 | 2026-05-07 |
| 69 MEADOW BROOK, WN5 8ED | detached | £270,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 93 SMETHURST LANE, WN5 8BL | semi-detached | £180,500 | 2026-03-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
40 schools within 3 miles , of which 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
29 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 15.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.3% |
| Skilled trades | 12.6% |
| Professional occupations | 10.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central WN5 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wigan's figures.
Common questions about WN5
What is the average house price in WN5?
The average sold price in Wigan is £195,557 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WN5?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN5?
The median of 140 recorded sales around central WN5 in the last 2 years is £165,000, ranging from £55,000 to £460,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN5?
40 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN5, and 73% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN5?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN5 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WN5 at risk of flooding?
Central WN5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WN5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 73% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £165,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WN5 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN5 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WN5 or WN3, WN5 or WN1, WN5 or WN6.
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