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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

WN57JU

Trevelyan Drive

WN58HQ

Orrell Road

WN58PG

Windermere Road

WN58PT

Thirlmere Avenue

WN58QG

Meadow View

WN58QJ

Gathurst Road

WN58NQ

Hawthorn Avenue

WN58PL

Cambridge Road

WN58SR

Lynbridge Close

WN57DF

Greenways

WN57FQ

Moorfield Meadow

WN57XA

Winstanley Road

WN58RA

Spencers Lane

WN58SA

Moor Road

WN58SF

Wilsham Road

WN58UR

Greenlea Close

WN57DB

Cross Lane

WN57DD

Green Lane

WN57DJ

Upholland Road

WN57EU

Brownlow Lane

WN58NH

Cedar Grove

WN58PZ

Howards Lane

WN58RN

Tarnside Road

WN58SX

St James Road

WN58SY

St James Road

WN58LT

Wordsworth Avenue

WN58PX

Coniston Avenue

WN58QB

Spring Road

WN58SD

Storwood Close

WN58SG

Cosgate Close

WN57BG

Greenslate Road

WN58NZ

Gordonstoun Crescent

WN57AY

Sandy Lane

WN58RB

Meadow View

WN58RP

Lakes Drive

WN58TU

St James Road

WN57XX

Ashton Road

WN58PQ

Oxford Road

WN58QX

Fisher Drive

WN58NX

Irwell Road

WN57JF

Paignton Close

WN57JH

Upholland Road

WN57JX

Swinburn Grove

WN58RX

Linden Grove

WN58UU

Majestic Mews

WN57DY

Cheltenham Drive

WN57XZ

Ashton Road

WN57BQ

Greenslate Road

WN57FS

Clay Kiln Close

WN58PA

Winchester Close

WN58PD

Latimer Close

WN58SE

The Orchards

WN57BD

Orrell

WN58QA

Meadow View

WN58RT

Linden Walk

WN57BF

Orchard Court

WN58RG

Harswell Close

WN58RJ

Heyes Road

WN57AD

Croftlands

WN57JW

Park Avenue

WN58PE

Mersey Road

WN58RL

Collisdene Road

WN57XE

Winstanley Road

WN58SW

Hanstock Close

WN57AX

Vicarage Road

WN57DG

Melford Drive

WN58NP

Broxton Avenue

WN58NY

Mersey Road

WN57DN

Upholland Road

WN57GE

Jacob Court

WN58NB

Orrell Road

WN58ND

Moor Road

WN58TN

Anvil Close

WN57BE

Watermede

WN57DU

Crank Road

WN57JG

Torquay Drive

WN57DL

Upholland Road

WN57GB

Hartley Green Gardens

WN58NE

Rivers Street

WN58PS

Grasmere Avenue

WN57BJ

Lakeside Avenue

WN57DZ

Banbury Road

WN57XG

Winstanley Road

WN58NS

Thames Drive

WN58SP

Shirewell Road

WN58TG

Church Street

WN58US

Bryony Close

WN57DP

Smethurst Road

WN57DW

Smethurst Road

WN57EQ

Cobmoor Avenue

WN58TP

Millcroft Avenue

WN58TR

Delphside Road

WN58TS

Delphside Close

WN57JB

Upholland Road

WN57BT

Moss Road

WN57DH

Upholland Road

WN57FP

Gauntley Gardens

WN57FR

Brick Kiln Grove

WN58SU

Westgate Drive

WN58HH

Orrell Road

Data Sources

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