Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Wigan: a school rated Good 0.7 miles away, roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WN5 0RA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 19 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 32 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan (Good) — 0.7 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 42.6 ha total
- largest park 28.1 ha (0.47 mi away)
Nearest: Marsh Green Community Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
34shops & libraries
- 28 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Spar, Farmfoods, Lidl…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Pemberton 58 Marsh Green — 0.2 mi
In Wigan, 93% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wigan, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WN5 0RA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WN5.
Average sold price by property type across the WN5 district, 2021–2026.
About WN5 0RA
WN5 0RA scores 64/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Marsh Green Community Park 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WN5 0RA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,318 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 32 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is Marsh Green Primary School, within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MARSH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
