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WN5

WIGAN

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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WN5 encompasses WIGAN and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £193,315
1yr change ▼ 1.2%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£193,315

▼ 1.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

365 Mbps

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.

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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

£181K £186K £191K £196K £201K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WN5 WIGAN

What is the average house price in WN5 WIGAN?
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 WIGAN 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 is the population of WN5 WIGAN?
The population of WN5 (WIGAN) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WN5 WIGAN?
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.

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