Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WN5 postcode area, covering Wigan and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£139,009
Median price
£109,000
5-year trend
+476.5%
Total sales
19,360
The WN5 area has 853 individual postcodes with 19,360 registered sales. Prices are +65.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wigan. The five-year price movement is +476.5%.
A Greater Manchester town with fast trains to London Euston and Manchester, a proud rugby league heritage and affordable terraced housing.
🚆 Main station
Wigan North Western
⏱️ London commute
~115 min by train
WN5 averages £139,009, placing it in the affordable category, +65.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,360 recorded sales across 853 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WN5 is +476.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WN5 7GB
£176,583 avg · 143 sales
WN5 8SB
£237,477 avg · 135 sales
WN5 9RZ
£82,934 avg · 134 sales
WN5 8ED
£195,740 avg · 133 sales
WN5 8DJ
£73,834 avg · 121 sales
WN5 9JX
£83,013 avg · 115 sales
WN5 7GA
£202,925 avg · 113 sales
WN5 8PY
£71,157 avg · 108 sales
WN5 8QB
£100,819 avg · 108 sales
This WN5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WN5 postcode area is £139,009, based on 19,360 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wigan.
Properties in WN5 average £139,009, which is +65.2% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£109,000) is 21.6% below the average (£139,009), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WN5 have moved +476.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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