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About

Orrell ward is situated in the southwestern part of the Wigan metropolitan borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from interwar semis to more modern developments. It contains local amenities including shops, schools, and community centres that serve its neighbourhoods. The ward's landscape features gentle slopes and areas of green space, providing a backdrop to the settled communities.

A notable local landmark is the Orrell Water Tower, a prominent structure visible across parts of the ward. The area is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which traces its northern edge. Orrell is also known for its rugby union heritage, with a club historically connected to the community. Transport links include the A577 road, facilitating connections to Wigan town centre and towards St Helens.

Area overview

On average Orrell has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orrell is £48,257 per year. There are 4 schools in Orrell: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Orrell

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £293K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£354,250£282
Semi-Detached79£235,000£254
Terraced30£170,000£221
Flats6£115,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,995£99,995£150,000£167,995
2017£254,875£99,750£160,000£155,000
2018£270,000£129,500£161,000£124,200
2019£289,975£82,500£165,000£133,950
2020£267,500£135,000£170,000£157,000
2021£301,500£85,250£185,000£146,475
2022£340,000£136,500£209,000£179,050
2023£322,000£100,000£215,000£169,000
2024£372,500£95,000£216,500£168,387
2025£366,250£115,000£230,000£190,000
2026£365,000£100,000£235,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orrell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£183£170£163
2017£202£162£173£160
2018£234£170£180£146
2019£217£145£179£147
2020£229£156£186£157
2021£233£141£206£158
2022£261£208£228£185
2023£261£163£231£187
2024£279£165£225£201
2025£251£180£251£206
2026£262£179£262£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orrell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Orrell

What is the average house price in Orrell?

The median sale price in Orrell is £235,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Orrell?

Orrell has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Orrell?

Orrell scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Orrell sits around rank 23,359 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Orrell?

The average household income in Orrell is around £48,257 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Orrell?

Orrell is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Kevin Bannister (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Orrell

WN58SU

Westgate Drive

WN57DA

The Croft

WN58QH

Gathurst Road

WN58RQ

Mereland Close

WN58NQ

Hawthorn Avenue

WN58NZ

Gordonstoun Crescent

WN58TS

Delphside Close

WN57AY

Sandy Lane

WN58TP

Millcroft Avenue

WN57JY

Wallbrook Avenue

WN58SZ

Georges Terrace

WN57XH

Smithy Glen Drive

WN58RX

Linden Grove

WN57AF

Gantley Avenue

WN58RP

Lakes Drive

WN58RW

Abbey Drive

WN58PJ

Derwent Road

WN57BL

Tracks Lane

WN58LP

Sunny Drive

WN58RJ

Heyes Road

WN58TX

Mill Road

WN58QJ

Gathurst Road

WN57FS

Clay Kiln Close

WN57JJ

Longshaw Old Road

WN58QA

Meadow View

WN57JN

Melling Avenue

WN57DZ

Banbury Road

WN58QG

Meadow View

WN58NP

Broxton Avenue

WN57JF

Paignton Close

WN57XE

Winstanley Road

WN58NJ

Rivers Street

WN58SA

Moor Road

WN58LU

Parkside Crescent

WN57XX

Ashton Road

WN58UY

Rugby Close

WN58RS

Munro Avenue

WN58NF

Pinewood Crescent

WN57EQ

Cobmoor Avenue

WN57JZ

Dalecrest

WN58SL

Holgate Drive

WN57JW

Park Avenue

WN57BP

Doric Green

WN57XN

Hall Lane

WN58TJ

Station Avenue

WN57JH

Upholland Road

WN58TA

Holt Street

WN58TR

Delphside Road

WN58QD

Gathurst Road

WN58PS

Grasmere Avenue

WN58LS

Mount Crescent

WN57BJ

Lakeside Avenue

WN57YB

Pemberton Road

WN58US

Bryony Close

WN57EB

Coleridge Road

WN58TF

Wescoe Close

WN57EW

Burns Close

WN58QF

Deanwood Avenue

WN57AH

Sandcross Close

WN58TU

St James Road

WN57AX

Vicarage Road

WN57AB

St James Road

WN57DX

Coppice Drive

WN58SB

Naburn Drive

WN58TD

Foxwood Close

WN58PA

Winchester Close

WN58UL

Sefton View

WN58TH

Station Avenue

WN58UP

Sefton Road

WN57JU

Trevelyan Drive

WN58PF

Ullswater Avenue

WN57XG

Winstanley Road

WN58UU

Majestic Mews

WN58PH

Harrow Close

WN57EF

Upholland Road

WN57BB

Jubilee Avenue

WN57EH

Cob Moor Road

WN58PU

Rydal Avenue

WN57AZ

Sandy Lane

WN57DU

Crank Road

WN57BG

Greenslate Road

WN57DS

Gategill Grove

WN57DH

Upholland Road

WN58QB

Spring Road

WN58NG

Ash Grove

WN57EZ

Crank Road

WN58NU

Howards Lane

WN57AD

Croftlands

WN57XL

Park Road

WN58NY

Mersey Road

WN57DL

Upholland Road

WN57AS

Church Street

WN57EY

Brownlow Lane

WN58UR

Greenlea Close

WN58TQ

Church Street

WN57XB

Winstanley Road

WN58RG

Harswell Close

WN57EX

Crank Road

WN58NE

Rivers Street

WN58ND

Moor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.