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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

WN57FS

Clay Kiln Close

WN57DT

Crank Road

WN57AB

St James Road

WN57HZ

Hunters Chase

WN58TN

Anvil Close

WN57DX

Coppice Drive

WN58TE

Farm Meadow Road

WN58PQ

Oxford Road

WN58NJ

Rivers Street

WN57BX

Greenbank Avenue

WN57BD

Orrell

WN58HG

Orrell Road

WN58EE

Rosemont Place

WN58UR

Greenlea Close

WN40NP

Booth's Brow Road

WN57EZ

Crank Road

WN58RB

Meadow View

WN57DN

Upholland Road

WN58TX

Mill Road

WN58NF

Pinewood Crescent

WN58SY

St James Road

WN57FP

Gauntley Gardens

WN58TL

Edge Hall Road

WN58LP

Sunny Drive

WN57XB

Winstanley Road

WN57ER

Downham Walk

WN57AZ

Sandy Lane

WN57JW

Park Avenue

WN57AX

Vicarage Road

WN58NX

Irwell Road

WN57DP

Smethurst Road

WN58PN

Eton Way

WN58PL

Cambridge Road

WN58RF

Welburn Close

WN57XS

Wigan Road

WN58RX

Linden Grove

WN40NR

Brocstedes Road

WN57XF

Winstanley Road

WN57JP

Longshaw Close

WN58RA

Spencers Lane

WN57BJ

Lakeside Avenue

WN58NQ

Hawthorn Avenue

WN57AJ

Upholland Road

WN57BT

Moss Road

WN57JL

Beverley Avenue

WN57XH

Smithy Glen Drive

WN57XG

Winstanley Road

WN58RP

Lakes Drive

WN57XZ

Ashton Road

WN57EL

Milton Grove

WN57DJ

Upholland Road

WN57AQ

Red Chestnut Close

WN40NA

Downall Green Road

WN57JE

Longshaw Common

WN58PY

Howards Lane

Data Sources

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