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Orrell & Longshaw

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About

Orrell & Longshaw is a residential area in Wigan, located to the west of the town center. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is well-connected by local roads, with easy access to the M58 motorway, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns like Skelmersdale and Liverpool. The area has several green spaces, including Orrell Water Park, which offers walking trails and a lake for recreation.

Local amenities in Orrell & Longshaw include schools, shops, and pubs, catering to everyday needs. The area is close to Orrell Rugby Union Club, a notable sports venue in the community. Public transport links provide regular bus services to Wigan town center, where residents can access wider shopping and leisure facilities. The neighborhood maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining within reach of Wigan’s urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Orrell & Longshaw has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 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 of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Orrell & Longshaw: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Orrell & Longshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£396,000
Flats4£102,500
Semi-Detached69£210,000
Terraced42£176,500

10 years price trend in Orrell & Longshaw

All postcodes in Orrell & Longshaw

WN58US

Bryony Close

WN57BT

Moss Road

WN57DH

Orrell & Longshaw

WN57FP

Gauntley Gardens

WN57FR

Brick Kiln Grove

WN57JB

Wigan Road

WN58SU

Westgate Drive

WN58HH

Orrell Road

WN58NA

Orrell Gardens

WN58TH

Church Drive

WN58TW

Croft Avenue

WN40NA

Downall Green Road

WN57AT

Lodge Road

WN57BP

Doric Green

WN57ED

Bispham Court

WN57EL

Milton Grove

WN58EE

Church Street

WN58QE

Orrell & Longshaw

WN58TT

Brooklands Drive

WN57JP

Longshaw Close

WN57EJ

Crank Road

WN57HZ

Hunters Chase

WN58PW

Rugby Drive

WN58QU

Orrell Road

WN58SL

Holgate Drive

WN58SS

Orrell & Longshaw

WN58TD

Foxwood Close

WN58UL

Sefton Avenue

WN58UX

Union Close

WN57JR

Norfolk Road

WN57XB

Winstanley Road

WN58LU

Parkside Crescent

WN58LX

West Mount

WN58LY

Orrell Road

WN58TF

Wescoe Close

WN57AR

Bennett Drive

WN57DR

Smethurst Park Hall

WN57JD

Longshaw Common

WN57JT

Longshaw Avenue

WN58PJ

Derwent Road

WN58RR

Munro Avenue

WN58RW

Abbey Drive

WN58TQ

Church Street

WN58DU

Church Street

WN58LP

Sunny Drive

WN58LZ

Orrell Road

WN58NG

Ash Grove

WN58NJ

Rivers Street

WN58TB

Blackledge Close

WN57AS

Church Street

WN57ER

Orrell & Longshaw

WN58PN

Eton Way

WN58PR

Coniston Avenue

WN58QD

Cambridge Road

WN58TL

Edge Hall Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.