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Orrell & Longshaw

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About

Orrell & Longshaw is a residential area located on the western edge of Wigan. The district is characterised by a mix of post-war housing and older terraced homes, with local amenities centred along Gidlow Lane and Ormskirk Road. The area is primarily residential, with several schools and community facilities serving the local population. The layout includes a number of small parks and green spaces interspersed among the streets.

The topography is gently sloping, with views towards the rural fringes to the west. A notable local feature is the presence of Orrell Water Tower, a prominent landmark on the skyline. The area is bordered by the Orrell post-industrial area, which contains some light commercial units. Public transport provides connections to Wigan town centre and neighbouring districts like Up Holland.

Area overview

On average Orrell & Longshaw has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year. There are 5 schools in Orrell & Longshaw: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Orrell & Longshaw is home to around 12,764 people, with a population density of about 1,189.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orrell & Longshaw Population
12,764
Population density
1,189 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.55(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.01(-52%)
Vehicle crime
5.72(-5%)
Burglary
4.39(-21%)
Public order
4.31(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,329
96.59%
Other White
93
0.73%
Irish
48
0.38%
Other Asian
39
0.31%
Indian
38
0.3%
Total population: 12,764

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,529
33.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,882
17.82%
No qualifications
1,672
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,523
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
893
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 10,562

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,431
43.33%
Owns with a mortgage
2,116
37.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
479
8.54%
Social rents from council
431
7.68%
Other forms of private rent
99
1.76%
Total households: 5,610

Property prices in Orrell & Longshaw

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Orrell & Longshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orrell & Longshaw in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orrell & Longshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£370,500
Flats4£117,500
Semi-Detached74£222,500
Terraced32£172,500

10 years median price trend in Orrell & Longshaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell & Longshaw.

All postcodes in Orrell & Longshaw

WN58UL

Sefton View

WN58LZ

Orrell Road

WN58QH

Gathurst Road

WN58QY

Orrell Road

WN58SZ

Georges Terrace

WN57AB

St James Road

WN58PF

Ullswater Avenue

WN57JJ

Longshaw Old Road

WN57XL

Park Road

WN58TA

Holt Street

WN57DT

Crank Road

WN57EY

Brownlow Lane

WN58TX

Mill Road

WN57AJ

Upholland Road

WN57AZ

Sandy Lane

WN57BB

Jubilee Avenue

WN57GL

Hartley Way

WN57JY

Wallbrook Avenue

WN58PH

Harrow Close

WN58RY

Linden Avenue

WN58UP

Sefton Road

WN57AQ

Red Chestnut Close

WN57BL

Tracks Lane

WN57DX

Coppice Drive

WN57JE

Longshaw Common

WN58PB

Byron Close

WN58TY

Bank Avenue

WN57EE

Higher End Close

WN57JL

Beverley Avenue

WN57JN

Melling Avenue

WN57JQ

Upholland Road

WN57XD

Winstanley Road

WN58RQ

Mereland Close

WN57DQ

Greenslate Road

WN57EA

Winchester Road

WN58RZ

Deighton Close

WN58SJ

Moor Road

WN57AU

St Lukes Drive

WN57EG

Upholland Road

WN58NL

Beechwood Crescent

WN40JJ

High Brooks

WN57BS

Moss Road

WN57BY

Moss Avenue

WN58QF

Deanwood Avenue

WN58TZ

Sandbrook Gardens

WN57DS

Gategill Grove

WN57YB

Pemberton Road

WN58TJ

Station Avenue

WN40NP

Booth's Brow Road

WN57EF

Upholland Road

WN58QZ

Orrell Road

WN58SH

Moor Road

WN58SN

Turners Yard

WN40NR

Brocstedes Road

WN57BZ

Belmont Avenue

WN57DA

The Croft

WN57EW

Burns Close

WN57XF

Winstanley Road

WN58SQ

Middlecot Close

WN40NG

Booths Brow Road

WN57BH

Greenslate Court

WN57BN

The Avenue

WN58LS

Mount Crescent

WN58NF

Pinewood Crescent

WN58SB

Naburn Drive

WN58TE

Farm Meadow Road

WN58UY

Rugby Close

WN40NQ

Brocstedes Road

WN57BU

Moss Road

WN57JZ

Dalecrest

WN57XH

Smithy Glen Drive

WN58NU

Howards Lane

WN57XS

Wigan Road

WN57AH

Sandcross Close

WN57AN

Oxhouse Road

WN57BX

Greenbank Avenue

WN58HG

Orrell Road

WN58ST

Church Drive

WN57DE

Willard Avenue

WN57EP

Wordsworth Avenue

WN57GA

Hartley Green Gardens

WN57XN

Hall Lane

WN58NR

Coniston Avenue

WN57AE

Gantley Road

WN57BA

Marl Grove

WN57EZ

Crank Road

WN58RS

Munro Avenue

WN57JS

Park Road

WN58PU

Rydal Avenue

WN57AA

St James Road

WN57AF

Gantley Avenue

WN57EX

Crank Road

WN58PY

Howards Lane

WN58RH

Greenford Close

WN58RU

Linden Grove

WN57EB

Coleridge Road

WN57EH

Cob Moor Road

WN58PP

Derwent Road

WN58RF

Welburn Close

WN58UT

Sallowfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.