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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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Orrell & Longshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,515 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
Detached24£377,750
Flats4£117,500
Semi-Detached74£222,500
Terraced30£176,500

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

WN40NB

Downall Green Road

WN58LR

East Mount

WN58NT

Douglas Drive

WN57AG

Gantley Crescent

WN57AP

Old Station Court

WN57EN

Keats Avenue

WN57JU

Trevelyan Drive

WN58HQ

Orrell Road

WN58PG

Windermere Road

WN58PT

Thirlmere Avenue

WN58QG

Meadow View

WN58QJ

Gathurst Road

WN58NQ

Hawthorn Avenue

WN58PL

Cambridge Road

WN58SR

Lynbridge Close

WN57DF

Greenways

WN57FQ

Moorfield Meadow

WN57XA

Winstanley Road

WN58RA

Spencers Lane

WN58SA

Moor Road

WN58SF

Wilsham Road

WN58UR

Greenlea Close

WN40NH

Coronation Street

WN57DB

Cross Lane

WN57DD

Green Lane

WN57DJ

Upholland Road

WN57EU

Brownlow Lane

WN58NH

Cedar Grove

WN58PZ

Howards Lane

WN58RN

Tarnside Road

WN58SX

St James Road

WN58SY

St James Road

WN40NJ

Brocstedes Avenue

WN58LT

Wordsworth Avenue

WN58PX

Coniston Avenue

WN58QB

Spring Road

WN58SD

Storwood Close

WN58SG

Cosgate Close

WN57BG

Greenslate Road

WN58NZ

Gordonstoun Crescent

WN40ND

Dellside Close

WN57AY

Sandy Lane

WN58RB

Meadow View

WN58RP

Lakes Drive

WN58TU

St James Road

WN57XX

Ashton Road

WN58PQ

Oxford Road

WN58QX

Fisher Drive

WN58NX

Irwell Road

WN57JF

Paignton Close

WN57JH

Upholland Road

WN57JX

Swinburn Grove

WN58RX

Linden Grove

WN58UU

Majestic Mews

WN57DY

Cheltenham Drive

WN57XZ

Ashton Road

WN40LZ

Downall Green Road

WN57BQ

Greenslate Road

WN57FS

Clay Kiln Close

WN58PA

Winchester Close

WN58PD

Latimer Close

WN58SE

The Orchards

WN57BD

Orrell

WN58QA

Meadow View

WN58RT

Linden Walk

WN57BF

Orchard Court

WN58RG

Harswell Close

WN58RJ

Heyes Road

WN57AD

Croftlands

WN57JW

Park Avenue

WN58PE

Mersey Road

WN58RL

Collisdene Road

WN57XE

Winstanley Road

WN58SW

Hanstock Close

WN57AX

Vicarage Road

WN57DG

Melford Drive

WN58NP

Broxton Avenue

WN58NY

Mersey Road

WN57DN

Upholland Road

WN57GE

Jacob Court

WN58NB

Orrell Road

WN58ND

Moor Road

WN58TN

Anvil Close

WN57BE

Watermede

WN57DU

Crank Road

WN57JG

Torquay Drive

WN57DL

Upholland Road

WN57GB

Hartley Green Gardens

WN58NE

Rivers Street

WN58PS

Grasmere Avenue

WN57BJ

Lakeside Avenue

WN57DZ

Banbury Road

WN57XG

Winstanley Road

WN58NS

Thames Drive

WN58SP

Shirewell Road

WN58TG

Church Street

WN58US

Bryony Close

WN57DP

Smethurst Road

WN57DW

Smethurst Road

WN57EQ

Cobmoor Avenue

Data Sources

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