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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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Orrell 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 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
Detached28£367,500
Flats9£110,000
Semi-Detached77£230,000
Terraced32£195,000

10 years median price trend in Orrell

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

All postcodes in Orrell

WN58PB

Byron Close

WN57AE

Gantley Road

WN58PR

Coniston Avenue

WN57GE

Jacob Court

WN57JL

Beverley Avenue

WN57BA

Marl Grove

WN58RU

Linden Grove

WN57JD

Longshaw Common

WN57EJ

Tennyson Drive

WN57DD

Green Lane

WN57BQ

Greenslate Road

WN58PZ

Howards Lane

WN57AT

Lodge Road

WN58SF

Wilsham Road

WN57XZ

Ashton Road

WN58LX

West Mount

WN57JQ

Upholland Road

WN57DG

Melford Drive

WN57DE

Willard Avenue

WN57DR

Smethurst Hall Park

WN58QX

Fisher Drive

WN58PQ

Oxford Road

WN57GA

Hartley Green Gardens

WN58TE

Farm Meadow Road

WN58SR

Lynbridge Close

WN58HQ

Orrell Road

WN58PY

Howards Lane

WN58NT

Douglas Drive

WN58PD

Latimer Close

WN57EN

Keats Avenue

WN57DB

Cross Lane

WN58SH

Moor Road

WN57EA

Winchester Road

WN58PG

Windermere Road

WN57HZ

Hunters Chase

WN57JG

Torquay Drive

WN58QE

Gathurst Road

WN57DP

Smethurst Road

WN58SJ

Moor Road

WN57JR

Norfolk Road

WN58DU

Meadow Gardens

WN58SW

Hanstock Close

WN57FQ

Moorfield Meadow

WN58SP

Shirewell Road

WN57AA

St James Road

WN57ER

Downham Walk

WN57JT

Longshaw Avenue

WN58NA

Orrell Gardens

WN57BE

Watermede

WN58RY

Linden Avenue

WN57BD

Orrell

WN58PP

Derwent Road

WN58SY

St James Road

WN57GL

Hartley Way

WN57BT

Moss Road

WN58UT

Sallowfields

WN57XF

Winstanley Road

WN57AN

Oxhouse Road

WN57XA

Winstanley Road

WN58NH

Cedar Grove

WN58NL

Beechwood Crescent

WN58SD

Storwood Close

WN58RB

Meadow View

WN57JX

Swinburn Grove

WN58HH

Orrell Road

WN57DF

Greenways

WN57BN

The Avenue

WN58PE

Mersey Road

WN57FP

Gauntley Gardens

WN58UX

Union Close

WN58PX

Coniston Avenue

WN57JE

Longshaw Common

WN57BX

Greenbank Avenue

WN58PW

Rugby Drive

WN57DY

Cheltenham Drive

WN58SS

St James Road

WN57DJ

Upholland Road

WN58NS

Thames Drive

WN57ED

Bispham Court

WN57AU

St Lukes Drive

WN57AG

Gantley Crescent

WN57XD

Winstanley Road

WN58TY

Bank Avenue

WN58TB

Blackledge Close

WN57EP

Wordsworth Avenue

WN58RH

Greenford Close

WN58RT

Linden Walk

WN58TG

Church Street

WN58TW

Croft Avenue

WN57DN

Upholland Road

WN58SX

St James Road

WN57DT

Crank Road

WN58QU

Orrell Road

WN57BZ

Belmont Avenue

WN57EE

Higher End Close

WN57DW

Smethurst Road

WN58RR

Moor Road

WN57JB

Upholland Road

WN57BY

Moss Avenue

WN58LR

East Mount

Data Sources

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