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Winstanley

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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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-Detached73£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

WN36RF

Clap Gate Lane

WN36SD

Warrington Road

WN36TP

Wallgarth Close

WN36HF

Overhill Way

WN36NQ

Rutter Park Close

WN36BQ

Hall Lane

WN36ES

Costessey Way

WN36NL

Tan House Drive

WN36RL

Weybourne Drive

WN36UQ

Barngill Grove

WN36XR

Wheatlea Road

WN36DT

Cleveland Avenue

WN36NB

Pepperwood Drive

WN36UJ

Havercroft Close

WN36BJ

Billinge Road

WN36AB

Saltram Road

WN36AN

Westcott Drive

WN36EJ

Waverley Court

WN36NH

Aldwyn Close

WN36TD

Rosset Close

WN36SX

Sidmouth Grove

WN36SZ

Sturton Avenue

WN36AZ

Celandine Walk

WN36JU

Barrington Close

WN40JH

Drummer's Lane

WN36TU

Erradale Crescent

WN36EZ

Ravenswood Avenue

WN36GN

Laverick Grove

WN36LY

Crowther Drive

WN36AT

Merton Road

WN36HG

Redgrave Rise

WN36JY

Tanpit Lane

WN36RN

Clapgate Lane

WN36XJ

Worthington Way

WN36TZ

Burnvale

WN36DJ

Sunnyfields

WN36JB

Melling Way

WN36LP

Castleton Way

WN36NW

Keegan Close

WN36HP

Andover Crescent

WN36DS

Cambrian Crescent

WN36AU

Abberley Way

WN36EQ

Kilburn Grove

WN36GH

Clap Gate Lane

WN36HL

Manderville Close

WN36HW

Westbury Avenue

WN36RT

Newstead Road

WN36XP

Caxton Close

WN36BD

Winstanley

WN36BY

Calton Close

WN36DA

Pemberton Road

WN36AW

Ribbesford Road

WN36EG

Melrose Drive

WN36JL

Amesbury Drive

WN36SG

Prestbury Avenue

WN36SQ

Crestwood Avenue

WN36TN

Foxdene Grove

WN36AX

Sandpiper Road

WN36AY

Grebe Close

WN36EW

Belgrave Close

WN36JP

Tan House Drive

WN36NF

Netherwood Grove

WN58JQ

Brook Lane

WN36BH

Billinge Road

WN36XE

Worthington Way

WN36ED

Holmes House Avenue

WN36GR

Crossley Avenue

WN36HR

Tarrant Close

WN36TJ

Heron Drive

WN36UH

Tarnrigg Close

WN36JQ

Romsey Grove

WN36NX

Worsley Mesnes

WN36HZ

Gayton Close

WN36JF

Warminster Grove

WN36LS

Hollington Way

WN36NG

Halloway Grove

WN36RS

Welbeck Road

WN36GF

Wennington Road

WN36AL

Selby Drive

WN36SW

Denford Close

WN36TT

Langholme Close

WN36AP

The Ospreys

WN36BG

Hall Lane

WN36DG

Sycamore Drive

WN36DP

Antrim Close

WN36ET

Banham Avenue

WN36JW

Kenford Drive

WN36JZ

Whittle Court

WN36NP

Worsley Mesnes

WN36DW

Meyrick Close

WN36EU

Ravenswood Avenue

WN36LN

Derbyshire Road

WN36RP

Haddon Road

WN36SF

Darran Avenue

WN36ST

Garside Grove

WN36JH

Cadogan Drive

WN36JR

Alder Lee Close

WN36JT

Tatham Grove

WN36LU

Byfleet Close

WN36RJ

Freshfield Road

Data Sources

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