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Winstanley

England / North West / Wigan / 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
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

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
61
1.32%
Social rents from council
29
0.63%
Total households: 4,615

Property prices in Winstanley

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £216,100 in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,103 up to £490,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£278,000
Semi-Detached73£200,000
Terraced9£171,000

10 years price trend in Winstanley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.