Median sold price in WN5, last 5 years
£160,000
Strong sample. Based on 3,222 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Built from 692 matched postcode rows within the postcode area WN5, with best-fit area context in Wigan.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WN5 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
WN5 currently groups 692 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Wigan. Aggregate median sold price reads at £160,000 across 3,222 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 93.9% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 99.9% and 5G reaches 76.3% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 36 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 692 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 20 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 93.9%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 36 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 692Live postcode rows grouped under WN5
- Median sold price in WN5, last 5 years £160,000Based on 3,222 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area WiganUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 36 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in WN5, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 3,222 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 93.9%Gigabit availability is 93.9%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 99.9%, with 5G at 76.3% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Wigan in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
36 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 36 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
2,721 mapped stopsWigan currently links 2,721 mapped transport stops, including 38 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside WN5.
Local business
Score 100/100Wigan currently links 1,303 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 398 food and drink, 239 grocery, 235 personal services. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with WN5 8FT, Wigan and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
WN5 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
398 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (236), restaurant (87), cafe (75).
Amenity group
Grocery
239 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (128), supermarket (53), bakery (41).
Amenity group
Personal services
235 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (165), beauty (70).
Amenity group
Nightlife
216 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (180), bar (36).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
WN5 8FT
WN5 8FT, Wigan
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WN5 7GB
WN5 7GB, Wigan
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WN5 9DU
WN5 9DU, Wigan
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WN5 0JQ
WN5 0JQ, Wigan
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WN5 9DN
WN5 9DN, Wigan
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WN5 7FP
WN5 7FP, Wigan
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WN5 8DJ
WN5 8DJ, Wigan
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WN5 9JX
WN5 9JX, Wigan
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WN5 0AR
WN5 0AR, Wigan
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WN5 8TQ
WN5 8TQ, Wigan
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Primary option in WN5 7TX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Marsh Green Primary School
Primary option in WN5 0EF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Orrell Holgate Academy
Primary option in WN5 8SJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WN5 8FT before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WN5.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WN5 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WN5.
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