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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
13.32(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.09(-49%)
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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Orrell & Longshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £760,000.

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
Terraced34£190,000
Semi-Detached82£225,000
Detached28£367,500
Flats9£110,000

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

WN58SB

Naburn Drive

WN57AF

Gantley Avenue

WN40JJ

High Brooks

WN57EP

Wordsworth Avenue

WN58ND

Moor Road

WN58SX

St James Road

WN57EJ

Tennyson Drive

WN57JR

Norfolk Road

WN57AS

Church Street

WN57DG

Melford Drive

WN57JS

Park Road

WN57EW

Burns Close

WN57AA

St James Road

WN58TB

Blackledge Close

WN58RG

Harswell Close

WN40ND

Dellside Close

WN58QJ

Gathurst Road

WN57XL

Park Road

WN57JG

Torquay Drive

WN58SN

Turners Yard

WN58PR

Coniston Avenue

WN57BU

Moss Road

WN58LT

Wordsworth Avenue

WN57EF

Upholland Road

WN58PJ

Derwent Road

WN58NL

Beechwood Crescent

WN57BH

Greenslate Court

WN58SQ

Middlecot Close

WN58PX

Coniston Avenue

WN58PE

Mersey Road

WN58NP

Broxton Avenue

WN58LR

East Mount

WN57XE

Winstanley Road

WN57GE

Jacob Court

WN57XN

Hall Lane

WN57EY

Brownlow Lane

WN58RL

Collisdene Road

WN58HQ

Orrell Road

WN57DE

Willard Avenue

WN57EG

Upholland Road

WN58QE

Gathurst Road

WN58LZ

Orrell Road

WN57JY

Wallbrook Avenue

WN58RJ

Heyes Road

WN40NG

Booths Brow Road

WN58QU

Orrell Road

WN58NG

Ash Grove

WN57XX

Ashton Road

WN58TY

Bank Avenue

WN57EH

Cob Moor Road

WN57AH

Sandcross Close

WN58SU

Westgate Drive

WN57AY

Sandy Lane

WN58PU

Rydal Avenue

WN58SJ

Moor Road

WN58SS

St James Road

WN58SG

Cosgate Close

WN58QF

Deanwood Avenue

WN58QG

Meadow View

WN58UY

Rugby Close

WN58RS

Munro Avenue

WN57FR

Brick Kiln Grove

WN57JQ

Upholland Road

WN58QX

Fisher Drive

WN57EE

Higher End Close

WN58NH

Cedar Grove

WN58PW

Rugby Drive

WN57BP

Doric Green

WN58QH

Gathurst Road

WN58PB

Byron Close

WN57EB

Coleridge Road

WN58PA

Winchester Close

WN57DY

Cheltenham Drive

WN58TF

Wescoe Close

WN57AR

Bennett Drive

WN57GL

Hartley Way

WN58TQ

Church Street

WN58NY

Mersey Road

WN58SR

Lynbridge Close

WN58LU

Parkside Crescent

WN58RT

Linden Walk

WN58PD

Latimer Close

WN58TA

Holt Street

WN58SE

The Orchards

WN58UX

Union Close

WN58LX

West Mount

WN58PH

Harrow Close

WN58RU

Linden Grove

WN57JH

Upholland Road

WN57AN

Oxhouse Road

WN58LY

Orrell Road

WN58NS

Thames Drive

WN58TG

Church Street

WN58PT

Thirlmere Avenue

WN58PG

Windermere Road

WN58TW

Croft Avenue

WN57JB

Upholland Road

WN58SA

Moor Road

WN57DA

The Croft

WN58TJ

Station Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.