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Winstanley

About

Winstanley is a residential area located in the southern part of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated near the M6 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. Local amenities include a few shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The area is known for its green spaces, such as Winstanley Park, which offers walking paths and recreational areas. Winstanley is also home to Winstanley College, a well-regarded sixth-form college serving students from across the borough. The nearby Billinge Hill provides scenic views of the surrounding countryside. While largely quiet, the area benefits from its proximity to Wigan town centre for additional shopping and leisure options.

Area overview

On average Winstanley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Winstanley is £48,100 per year. There are 6 schools in Winstanley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Winstanley Population

11,653

Population density

1,878.6 per km²

Demographics

British

11,246

96.5%

Other White

0.72%

Irish

0.37%

African

0.28%

Other Asian

0.27%

Total population: 11,654

Housing

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

1.32%

Social rents from council

0.63%

Total households: 4,615

Property prices in Winstanley

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,103 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	39	£287,000	£192,750	£246,750	£336,000	£454,000
Semi-Detached	79	£205,000	£150,000	£184,000	£230,750	£301,200
Terraced	9	£204,000	£151,197	£171,000	£235,000	£250,260

10 years median price trend in Winstanley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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