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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(-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

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 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
Semi-Detached83£200,000
Detached43£295,000
Terraced17£204,000

10 years median price trend in Winstanley

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

All postcodes in Winstanley

WN36DF

Pine View

WN36EQ

Kilburn Grove

WN36EL

Gainsborough Close

WN36TJ

Heron Drive

WN36JL

Amesbury Drive

WN36LD

Wirral Drive

WN36NU

Tabener Close

WN36BD

Winstanley

WN36HH

Cavendish Drive

WN36ED

Holmes House Avenue

WN36DG

Sycamore Drive

WN36DE

Springpool

WN36BB

Crowther Drive

WN36RU

Ulverston Road

WN36NJ

Cubbins Nook

WN36AH

The Downs

WN36NP

Halliwell Green

WN36EW

Belgrave Close

WN36TE

Kirkstile Crescent

WN36XE

Worthington Way

WN36BF

Charlotte Drive

WN36BZ

Foundry Lane

WN36JZ

Whittle Court

WN36HJ

Waldorf Close

WN36EF

Edgeware Grove

WN36RF

Clap Gate Lane

WN36BJ

Billinge Road

WN36LS

Hollington Way

WN36EA

Holmes House Avenue

WN36EY

Southery Avenue

WN36JY

Tanpit Lane

WN36LW

Chelmorton Grove

WN36RR

Thoresby Close

WN36JN

Holmes House Avenue

WN36RX

Crummock Drive

WN36AJ

Ripley Drive

WN36DU

Cheviot Close

WN36TH

Dunscore Road

WN36AA

Culcross Avenue

WN36JJ

Braemore Close

WN36XR

Wheatlea Road

WN36JU

Barrington Close

WN36LY

Crowther Drive

WN36BY

Calton Close

WN36DL

Pemberton Road

WN36LP

Castleton Way

WN36DR

Pennine Avenue

WN36TA

Highfield Grange Avenue

WN36AT

Merton Road

WN36GQ

Chapman Close

WN36HE

Reepham Close

WN36EP

Hornsey Grove

WN36AD

Snowshill Drive

WN36BW

Foundry Lane

WN36JS

Fernside Grove

WN36TW

Sandstone Road

WN36GZ

Brogan Wilkins Park

WN40JH

Drummer's Lane

WN36EZ

Ravenswood Avenue

WN36SZ

Sturton Avenue

WN36BG

Hall Lane

WN36QJ

Queen Pit Road

WN36DQ

Cramond Close

WN36UF

Anthorn Road

WN36EG

Melrose Drive

WN36UG

Leagate Close

WN36LX

Bannister Way

WN36TZ

Burnvale

WN36SW

Denford Close

WN36NG

Halloway Grove

WN36YD

Forton Road

WN36EB

Mendip Avenue

WN36HN

Berkeley Avenue

WN36DB

Pemberton Road

WN36JW

Kenford Drive

WN36FA

Paris Avenue

WN36SX

Sidmouth Grove

WN36TN

Foxdene Grove

WN36GP

Watkin Close

WN36LQ

Elkstone Close

WN36NE

Birbeck Close

WN36LE

Moreton Close

WN36HG

Redgrave Rise

WN36BP

Woodbrook Drive

WN36ND

Burbank Close

WN36ST

Garside Grove

WN36BH

Billinge Road

WN36SP

Kelvin Grove

WN36GF

Wennington Road

WN36SS

Alma Grove

WN36NX

Worsley Mesnes

WN36LR

Grindlow Walk

WN36AG

Kinlet Road

WN36JA

Holmes House Avenue

WN36GE

Aveley Gardens

WN36TL

Tudor Grove

WN36RJ

Freshfield Road

WN36AF

Clevedon Drive

WN36JQ

Romsey Grove

WN36TR

Clanwood Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.