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WN3 5TH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wigan
About WN3 5TH: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN3 5TH is a postcode in Douglas, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN3 5TH, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN3 5TH are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WN3 5TH is based on Wigan 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,028 residents, 2,679 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WN3 5TH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £158k from 100 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WN3 5TH can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WN3 5TH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WN3 5TH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WN3 5TH
Is WN3 5TH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WN3 5TH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WN3 5TH?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WN3 5TH?
LocaleIQ matched WN3 5TH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN3 5TH?
The latest median sold price is £158k based on 100 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN3 5TH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.