WN5 — WIGAN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN5 is £193,315, which is 49% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN5 cost 32.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN5 have fallen 1.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£328,393	225
Semi-detached	£192,370	725
Terraced	£142,124	643
Flat	£89,991	50
All types	£193,315	1717

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WN5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN5 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Progress Arc Billinge School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Marsh Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WN5 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN5 is collected by Wigan Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WN5 — WIGAN

Area Summary

WN5 (WIGAN) offers affordable property prices (£193,315, 33% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN5?

The average house price in WN5 (WIGAN) is £193,315, based on 1717 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.2% over the past year.

Is WN5 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WN5?

There are 20 schools in or near WN5. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WN5?

Council tax in WN5 is collected by Wigan Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WN5?

The average broadband download speed in WN5 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WN5 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.