Postcode report
WN5 7HR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WN5 7HR: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN5 7HR is a postcode in Orrell, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN5 7HR, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN5 7HR are safety and local prosperity, while health 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 WN5 7HR is based on St. Helens 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,833 residents, 794 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 6% privately rented, 9% 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 5/10.
For property prices near WN5 7HR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £155k from 90 rolling sales, up 3.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WN5 7HR can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WN5 7HR 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 WN5 7HR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 WN5 7HR
Is WN5 7HR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% 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 WN5 7HR?
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 WN5 7HR?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WN5 7HR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WN5 7HR?
LocaleIQ matched WN5 7HR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN5 7HR?
The latest median sold price is £155k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN5 7HR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.