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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 moderate 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 5 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

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Orrell 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£377,750
Flats4£117,500
Semi-Detached70£225,000
Terraced29£178,000

10 years median price trend in Orrell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.

All postcodes in Orrell

WN58UL

Sefton View

WN58LZ

Orrell Road

WN58QH

Gathurst Road

WN58QY

Orrell Road

WN58SZ

Georges Terrace

WN57AB

St James Road

WN58PF

Ullswater Avenue

WN57JJ

Longshaw Old Road

WN57XL

Park Road

WN58TA

Holt Street

WN57DT

Crank Road

WN57EY

Brownlow Lane

WN58TX

Mill Road

WN57AJ

Upholland Road

WN57AZ

Sandy Lane

WN57BB

Jubilee Avenue

WN57GL

Hartley Way

WN57JY

Wallbrook Avenue

WN58PH

Harrow Close

WN58RY

Linden Avenue

WN58UP

Sefton Road

WN57AQ

Red Chestnut Close

WN57BL

Tracks Lane

WN57DX

Coppice Drive

WN57JE

Longshaw Common

WN58PB

Byron Close

WN58TY

Bank Avenue

WN57EE

Higher End Close

WN57JL

Beverley Avenue

WN57JN

Melling Avenue

WN57JQ

Upholland Road

WN57XD

Winstanley Road

WN58RQ

Mereland Close

WN57DQ

Greenslate Road

WN57EA

Winchester Road

WN58RZ

Deighton Close

WN58SJ

Moor Road

WN57AU

St Lukes Drive

WN57EG

Upholland Road

WN58NL

Beechwood Crescent

WN57BS

Moss Road

WN57BY

Moss Avenue

WN58QF

Deanwood Avenue

WN58TZ

Sandbrook Gardens

WN57DS

Gategill Grove

WN57YB

Pemberton Road

WN58TJ

Station Avenue

WN57EF

Upholland Road

WN58QZ

Orrell Road

WN58SH

Moor Road

WN58SN

Turners Yard

WN57BZ

Belmont Avenue

WN57DA

The Croft

WN57EW

Burns Close

WN57XF

Winstanley Road

WN58SQ

Middlecot Close

WN57BH

Greenslate Court

WN57BN

The Avenue

WN58LS

Mount Crescent

WN58NF

Pinewood Crescent

WN58SB

Naburn Drive

WN58TE

Farm Meadow Road

WN58UY

Rugby Close

WN57BU

Moss Road

WN57JZ

Dalecrest

WN57XH

Smithy Glen Drive

WN58NU

Howards Lane

WN57XS

Wigan Road

WN57AH

Sandcross Close

WN57AN

Oxhouse Road

WN57BX

Greenbank Avenue

WN58HG

Orrell Road

WN58ST

Church Drive

WN57DE

Willard Avenue

WN57EP

Wordsworth Avenue

WN57GA

Hartley Green Gardens

WN57XN

Hall Lane

WN58NR

Coniston Avenue

WN57AE

Gantley Road

WN57BA

Marl Grove

WN57EZ

Crank Road

WN58RS

Munro Avenue

WN57JS

Park Road

WN58PU

Rydal Avenue

WN57AA

St James Road

WN57AF

Gantley Avenue

WN57EX

Crank Road

WN58PY

Howards Lane

WN58RH

Greenford Close

WN58RU

Linden Grove

WN57EB

Coleridge Road

WN57EH

Cob Moor Road

WN58PP

Derwent Road

WN58RF

Welburn Close

WN58UT

Sallowfields

WN58LR

East Mount

WN58NT

Douglas Drive

WN57AG

Gantley Crescent

WN57AP

Old Station Court

WN57EN

Keats Avenue

Data Sources

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