Moat Hall Close Wigan
29 addresses across 1 postcode (WN5), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44122109.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 28).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pemberton, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Laithwaite Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pemberton Surgery, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (23); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2020 (18); 2019 (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (70% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bold Street/ Billinge Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Elm Farm Little Lane Wigan WN3 6PX: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Worsley Mesnes Regeneration: up to 169 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 35 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN5 9AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pemberton 49,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Wigan North Western 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Wigan Wallgate 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heather Grove Pemberton | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wigan Bus Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Wigan Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 26 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pemberton Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Wrightington Hospital Orthopaedic Centre Elective Surgical Hub | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Wigan Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Wigan 3, Robin Park Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laithwaite Park 13 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rose Hill Park 28 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 81 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mesnes Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mesnes Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blundell's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Scotman's Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Barton's Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| New Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Camp Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 29 |
1 of the street's 29 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mather Butchers WN5 9DN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Milano Pizza ATA Royal Chicken & Pizza WN5 9DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Premier Fortune Store WN5 9DN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jan 2025 |
| The Corner Shop WN5 9DN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2025 |
| Allsopp Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ltd WN5 9DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Carole's WN5 9DA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Newtown Fish Bar WN5 9DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Food for Thought Breakfast Club WN5 9DS | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Orian Solutions at St Marks CE Primary School WN5 9DS | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Mahogany Nursing Home WN5 0TS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Lil Bills Playgroup LTD WN5 9QE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Hub Cafe WN5 9BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Mini Hubbubz Playgroup WN5 9BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Newtown Working Mens Club WN5 0TT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Fortune Store WN5 9ED | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WN5 9AF: 29 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heather Grove · Pine Road · Cypress Road · Daisy Road · Martindale Crescent · Reedsmere Close · Ryde Street · Plane Avenue · Holly Road · Almond Grove · Ormskirk Road · Sutherland Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.