WN5 8BG - Postcode information, data and statistics for WN5 8BG
WN5 8BG - Overview
| Postcode | WN5 8BG |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Pemberton |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Parliamentary name | Wigan |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Primary Care Trust | Ashton, Leigh and Wigan |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Greater Manchester |
| Police Force Area | Greater Manchester |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 02H |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Norley |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Pemberton |
| International Territorial Level 1 | North West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Greater Manchester North West |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| National Park Name | England (non-National Park) |
WN5 8BG - Map and Location information
| Easting | 355175 |
| Northing | 0404363 |
| Latitude | 53.5340118 |
| Longitude | -2.6777580 |
WN5 8BG - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Challenged terraced workers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Deprived blue-collar terraces |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 014 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 014E |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Manufacturing and distribution |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Manufacturing, energy and utilities |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WN5 8BG
Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP
- Name: Lisa Nandy
- Party: Labour
- Constituency: Wigan
- Start Date: 06-05-2010
Recent crimes reported nearby WN5 8BG.
Our data shows a total of 1 crimes nearby
to WN5 8BG, from Jan 2022
to Dec 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. WN5 8BG is
in the
Wigan 014E LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode WN5 8BG ( LSOA Area
- Wigan 014E ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WN5 8BG .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | South Wales Police | On or near Smethurst Lane | Other crime | Court result unavailable |
Schools nearby WN5 8BG.
Our data contains 20 schools nearby the
postcode WN5 8BG.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WN5 8BG. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with WN5.
- School name: St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 183 (Boys: 99 / Girls: 84 )
- Address: Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7LS
- Website: www.billingestaidans.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01744678042
- School name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 200 (Boys: 110 / Girls: 90 )
- Address: St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Birchley Road, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7QJ
- Website: http://www.bstm.co.uk
- Telephone: 01744678610
- School name: Nugent House School
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 7
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: Boarding school
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 110
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 52 (Boys: 37 / Girls: 15 )
- Address: Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TT
- Website: https://www.nugenthouse.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01744892551
- School name: Marsh Green Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 480
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 432 (Boys: 215 / Girls: 217 )
- Address: Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0EF
- Website: www.marshgreenprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942222016
- School name: Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 409
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 456 (Boys: 219 / Girls: 237 )
- Address: St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD
- Website: http://www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942207134
- School name: St John's CofE Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 198 (Boys: 105 / Girls: 93 )
- Address: Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT
- Website:
- Telephone: 01942222133
- School name: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 385 (Boys: 206 / Girls: 179 )
- Address: St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
- Website: www.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942748455
- School name: St Peter's Catholic High School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1040
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 1045 (Boys: 519 / Girls: 526 )
- Address: Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU
- Website: http://www.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942747693
- School name: Winstanley College
- School type: Further education
- Phase: 16 plus
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: Not applicable
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF
- Website: www.winstanley.ac.uk
- Telephone: 01695633244
- School name: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
- School type: Further education
- Phase: 16 plus
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity:
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ
- Website: www.sjr.ac.uk
- Telephone: 01942214797
- School name: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 395
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 404 (Boys: 200 / Girls: 204 )
- Address: Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW
- Website: www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942222721
- School name: Westfield Community School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 486
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 469 (Boys: 230 / Girls: 239 )
- Address: Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9XN
- Website: www.westfield.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942776007
- School name: Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 479
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 417 (Boys: 238 / Girls: 179 )
- Address: Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
- Website: www.lamberheadgreen.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942768760
- School name: Orrell Holgate Academy
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 204 (Boys: 106 / Girls: 98 )
- Address: Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
- Website: http://www.holgate.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942776670
- School name: St Mark's CofE Primary School
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 236 (Boys: 124 / Girls: 112 )
- Address: Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
- Website: https://www.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942748618
- School name: Dean Trust Wigan
- School type: Academy sponsor led
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: Not applicable
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1025
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 808 (Boys: 417 / Girls: 391 )
- Address: Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ
- Website: http://www.deantrustwigan.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942511987
- School name: TMP College
- School type: Special post 16 institution
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 16
- Upper age: 24
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 200
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: 830 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8EX
- Website: www.tmpcollege.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942212607
- School name: EdStart Schools Wigan
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 25
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 15 (Boys: 12 / Girls: 3 )
- Address: Harrow Road, Marsh Green, Pemberton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0QL
- Website: www.edstartschools.com
- Telephone: 01942410529
- School name: Up Holland High School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 900
- Number of pupils (at 18/01/2024): 859 (Boys: 448 / Girls: 411 )
- Address: Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL
- Website: http://uhhs.uk
- Telephone: 01695625191
- School name: Billinge Chapel End Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 256
- Number of pupils (at ): (Boys: / Girls: )
- Address: Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TX
- Website: www.chapelend.st-helens.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01744678230
Historical House Sale Prices in WN5 8BG
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | £165,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 49, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jul 2023 | £161,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 56, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Mar 2023 | £133,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Mar 2021 | £153,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 55, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Mar 2021 | £153,500 | Other | Freehold | 55, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Apr 2020 | £100,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 42, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Aug 2019 | £128,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 59, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jan 2019 | £111,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 46, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jan 2019 | £111,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 46, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Dec 2018 | £110,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 44, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Apr 2018 | £128,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 38, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jul 2017 | £137,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 52, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jun 2017 | £130,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 48, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Sep 2016 | £109,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Sep 2016 | £92,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 15, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| May 2014 | £102,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Dec 2013 | £96,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 28, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Mar 2011 | £88,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 44, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Feb 2011 | £125,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 38, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| May 2010 | £103,278 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 44, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jun 2008 | £115,995 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 52, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| May 2008 | £137,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Dec 2007 | £120,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 52, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Oct 2007 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 63, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jun 2007 | £84,250 | Terraced | Leasehold | 63, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jan 2007 | £115,800 | Terraced | Freehold | 13, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jul 2006 | £74,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 13, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Aug 2005 | £90,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 44, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jul 2005 | £89,950 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Apr 2004 | £89,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 52, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Feb 2003 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold | 54, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Nov 2002 | £67,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 41, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Mar 2000 | £39,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Mar 2000 | £39,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jul 1999 | £57,950 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jun 1999 | £40,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 15, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jun 1998 | £31,000 | Terraced | Leasehold | 65, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| May 1998 | £58,500 | Detached | Freehold | 55a, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Apr 1998 | £31,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 52, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Jan 1998 | £40,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 50, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| May 1997 | £46,000 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 57, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| May 1997 | £43,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 11, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Nov 1996 | £29,500 | Semi Detached | Leasehold | 43, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
| Sep 1996 | £28,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 9, Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BG |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WN5 8BG .
- Average download speed: 169.4 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 16 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 503 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WN5 8BG
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 4 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.