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About

The Winstanley area lies on the southwestern edge of Wigan, bordered by open countryside and the M6 motorway. It is a primarily residential district, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older, more established properties. The local road network connects it directly to the town centre and major transport routes, facilitating commuting. Much of its identity is tied to the historic Winstanley Hall estate, whose grounds influence the area's layout.

The remains of the moated Winstanley Hall, a former manor house dating to the 16th century, sit within a public park. This green space, with its woodland and ponds, provides a focal point for the community. The area is served by several local schools and convenience shops catering to daily needs. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the surrounding farmland contributing to a less urban atmosphere compared to central Wigan neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Winstanley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winstanley is £54,430 per year. There are 5 schools in Winstanley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Winstanley is home to around 11,653 people, with a population density of about 1,878.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winstanley Population
11,653
Population density
1,878.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.67(-52%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.98(-79%)
Vehicle crime
7.21(+20%)
Burglary
5.32(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-59%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,246
96.5%
Other White
84
0.72%
Irish
43
0.37%
African
33
0.28%
Other Asian
32
0.27%
Total population: 11,654

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,875
30.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,890
19.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,458
15.35%
No qualifications
1,427
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
916
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 9,499

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,159
46.78%
Owns outright
2,104
45.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
234
5.07%
Other forms of private rent
61
1.32%
Social rents from council
29
0.63%
Total households: 4,615

Property prices in Winstanley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £275K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winstanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£313,750£269
Semi-Detached79£205,000£239
Terraced16£199,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winstanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winstanley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£132,750£118,000
2017£225,000£138,000£156,498
2018£220,000£140,000£128,750
2019£240,000£148,500£123,000
2020£237,000£150,000£140,000
2021£271,775£170,000£175,500
2022£280,900£191,000£180,000
2023£281,750£200,000£210,000
2024£287,500£200,000£170,500
2025£295,000£200,000£203,000
2026£350,000£205,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winstanley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winstanley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£171£149
2017£194£167£158
2018£199£170£164
2019£199£180£161
2020£210£181£162
2021£234£208£187
2022£256£225£215
2023£284£235£212
2024£271£232£239
2025£269£235£228
2026£276£242£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winstanley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Winstanley

Is Winstanley safe?

Winstanley records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Winstanley?

The median sale price in Winstanley is £220,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Winstanley?

Winstanley has 5 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Winstanley?

Winstanley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Winstanley sits around rank 27,127 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 Winstanley?

The average household income in Winstanley is around £54,430 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Winstanley

WN36JF

Warminster Grove

WN36TP

Wallgarth Close

WN36NF

Netherwood Grove

WN36LN

Derbyshire Road

WN36HL

Manderville Close

WN36SF

Darran Avenue

WN36AY

Grebe Close

WN36LF

Shefford Crescent

WN36NT

Allonby Close

WN36AB

Saltram Road

WN36RT

Newstead Road

WN36SR

Jupiter Grove

WN36SG

Prestbury Avenue

WN36LT

Bratton Close

WN36DP

Antrim Close

WN36NW

Keegan Close

WN36GN

Laverick Grove

WN36DW

Meyrick Close

WN36DH

Beech Walk

WN36UJ

Havercroft Close

WN36JX

Bembridge Court

WN36EJ

Waverley Court

WN36HQ

Hillside Close

WN36BA

Teal Close

WN36RH

Cromer Road

WN36NZ

Worsley Mesnes

WN36AX

Sandpiper Road

WN36HB

Ravenswood Avenue

WN36DA

Pemberton Road

WN36TF

Lockerbie Place

WN36XJ

Worthington Way

WN36ES

Costessey Way

WN36BT

Crossford Close

WN36RP

Haddon Road

WN36GY

Ritchie Price Drive

WN36GG

Woodview Close

WN36EX

Hilgay Close

WN36DD

Pemberton Road

WN36SJ

Madeley Close

WN36HU

Skyes Crescent

WN36HF

Overhill Way

WN36BN

Blundell Mews

WN36RL

Weybourne Drive

WN36TT

Langholme Close

WN36AL

Selby Drive

WN36HY

Saxthorpe Close

WN36JB

Melling Way

WN36BL

Billinge Road

WN36ER

Melrose Drive

WN36NH

Aldwyn Close

WN36BU

St Matthews Close

WN36DT

Cleveland Avenue

WN36RS

Welbeck Road

WN36SQ

Crestwood Avenue

WN36TY

Walney Road

WN36SD

Warrington Road

WN36EE

Holmes House Avenue

WN36AN

Westcott Drive

WN36UQ

Barngill Grove

WN36LG

Burley Crescent

WN36GS

Hulme Grove

WN36EN

Dalston Grove

WN36NA

Castlemere Close

WN36SB

Clap Gate Lane

WN36HR

Tarrant Close

WN36NS

Hughes Road

WN36DS

Cambrian Crescent

WN36JT

Tatham Grove

WN36JE

Carey Close

WN36SH

Clap Gate Lane

WN36LU

Byfleet Close

WN36RA

Palatine Close

WN36BE

Winstanley

WN36DY

Chiltern Drive

WN36GJ

Findley Cook Road

WN36EH

Stockwell Close

WN36LA

Coleshill Rise

WN36JD

Birchwood Close

WN36TS

Falstone Close

WN36JG

Petworth Avenue

WN36LH

Rylance Road

WN36GR

Crossley Avenue

WN36NQ

Rutter Park Close

WN36TG

Wainfleet Close

WN36GH

Clap Gate Lane

WN58JQ

Brook Lane

WN36XP

Caxton Close

WN36TU

Erradale Crescent

WN36RN

Clapgate Lane

WN36AP

The Ospreys

WN36AQ

Merton Road

WN36EU

Ravenswood Avenue

WN36NB

Pepperwood Drive

WN36BQ

Hall Lane

WN36XA

Worthington Way

WN36DZ

Malvern Close

WN36SE

Crestwood Avenue

WN36SU

Highfield Grange Avenue

WN36AZ

Celandine Walk

WN36BS

Blundells Court

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.