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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

WN58TP

Millcroft Avenue

WN58TR

Delphside Road

WN58TS

Delphside Close

WN57JB

Upholland Road

WN57BT

Moss Road

WN57DH

Upholland Road

WN57FP

Gauntley Gardens

WN57FR

Brick Kiln Grove

WN58SU

Westgate Drive

WN58HH

Orrell Road

WN58NA

Orrell Gardens

WN58TH

Station Avenue

WN58TW

Croft Avenue

WN40NA

Downall Green Road

WN57ED

Bispham Court

WN58QE

Gathurst Road

WN58TT

Brooklands Drive

WN57AT

Lodge Road

WN57BP

Doric Green

WN57EL

Milton Grove

WN58EE

Rosemont Place

WN57EJ

Tennyson Drive

WN57HZ

Hunters Chase

WN58QU

Orrell Road

WN58SS

St James Road

WN57JP

Longshaw Close

WN58PW

Rugby Drive

WN58SL

Holgate Drive

WN58TD

Foxwood Close

WN58UX

Union Close

WN57XB

Winstanley Road

WN58LU

Parkside Crescent

WN58TF

Wescoe Close

WN57AR

Bennett Drive

WN57DR

Smethurst Hall Park

WN57JT

Longshaw Avenue

WN58PJ

Derwent Road

WN58RR

Moor Road

WN58RW

Abbey Drive

WN58TQ

Church Street

WN57JR

Norfolk Road

WN58LX

West Mount

WN58LY

Orrell Road

WN57JD

Longshaw Common

WN58DU

Meadow Gardens

WN58TB

Blackledge Close

WN58LP

Sunny Drive

WN58NG

Ash Grove

WN58NJ

Rivers Street

WN57AS

Church Street

WN58PN

Eton Way

WN58PR

Coniston Avenue

WN58QD

Gathurst Road

WN58TL

Edge Hall Road

WN57ER

Downham Walk

Data Sources

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