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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. Approximately 1.0% 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 6 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(-53%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.15(-78%)
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

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £218,600 in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Winstanley 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 Winstanley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£290,000
Semi-Detached75£200,000
Terraced10£203,500

10 years median price trend in Winstanley

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

All postcodes in Winstanley

WN36BW

Foundry Lane

WN36DQ

Cramond Close

WN36EA

Holmes House Avenue

WN36GZ

Brogan Wilkins Park

WN36HD

Northwold Close

WN36LW

Chelmorton Grove

WN36AE

Clevedon Drive

WN36AF

Clevedon Drive

WN36SY

Russeldene Road

WN36DD

Pemberton Road

WN36DH

Beech Walk

WN36EN

Dalston Grove

WN36EX

Hilgay Close

WN36HN

Berkeley Avenue

WN36NA

Castlemere Close

WN36SL

Crestwood Avenue

WN36SU

Highfield Grange Avenue

WN36TX

Stonehaven

WN36BS

Blundells Court

WN36GY

Ritchie Price Drive

WN36BZ

Foundry Lane

WN36HJ

Waldorf Close

WN36LT

Bratton Close

WN36NN

Holmes Wood Close

WN36AJ

Ripley Drive

WN36NU

Tabener Close

WN36TS

Falstone Close

WN36HB

Ravenswood Avenue

WN36JN

Holmes House Avenue

WN36LL

Newhouse Drive

WN36TH

Dunscore Road

WN36JS

Fernside Grove

WN36SS

Alma Grove

WN36GQ

Chapman Close

WN36LJ

Gladden Hey Drive

WN36RW

Clap Gate Lane

WN36BF

Charlotte Drive

WN36BL

Billinge Road

WN36JA

Holmes House Avenue

WN36JG

Petworth Avenue

WN36ND

Burbank Close

WN36RR

Thoresby Close

WN36RU

Ulverston Road

WN36DX

Quantock Close

WN36GE

Aveley Gardens

WN36JD

Birchwood Close

WN36NS

Hughes Road

WN36SN

Fardon Close

WN36EB

Mendip Avenue

WN36JE

Carey Close

WN36TF

Lockerbie Place

WN36AD

Snowshill Drive

WN36DL

Pemberton Road

WN36DR

Pennine Avenue

WN36RH

Cromer Road

WN36TR

Clanwood Close

WN36AA

Culcross Avenue

WN36EL

Gainsborough Close

WN36LF

Shefford Crescent

WN36NJ

Cubbins Nook

WN36SH

Clap Gate Lane

WN36TQ

Dalton Drive

WN36LH

Rylance Road

WN36QJ

Queen Pit Road

WN36RX

Crummock Drive

WN36XU

Caxton Close

WN36AG

Kinlet Road

WN36ER

Melrose Drive

WN36GJ

Findley Cook Road

WN36LZ

Holton Way

WN36SP

Kelvin Grove

WN36TE

Kirkstile Crescent

WN36YD

Forton Road

WN36BE

Winstanley

WN36EE

Holmes House Avenue

WN36HX

Dereham Way

WN36LB

Cherrybrook Drive

WN36SB

Clap Gate Lane

WN36SE

Crestwood Avenue

WN36UE

Kellbank Road

WN36BA

Teal Close

WN36EF

Edgeware Grove

WN36HE

Reepham Close

WN36LD

Wirral Drive

WN36TW

Sandstone Road

WN36BB

Crowther Drive

WN36BN

Blundell Mews

WN36FA

Paris Avenue

WN36GG

Woodview Close

WN36JJ

Braemore Close

WN36LQ

Elkstone Close

WN36LX

Bannister Way

WN36TA

Highfield Grange Avenue

WN36DU

Cheviot Close

WN36UG

Leagate Close

WN36AQ

Merton Road

WN36DB

Pemberton Road

WN36EH

Stockwell Close

WN36JX

Bembridge Court

WN36NT

Allonby Close

Data Sources

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