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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.

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.