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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, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 1% 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. The median sale price in Winstanley is £224,500 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £276,250. There are 5 schools in Winstanley: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Winstanley Population

11,653

Population density

1,878.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

11,246

96.5%

Other White

0.72%

Irish

0.37%

African

0.28%

Other Asian

0.27%

Total population: 11,654

Economics

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

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

Median price: £224,500

Price per sq ft: £245

Sales (last 12 months): 136

Typical range (middle 50%): £190K – £276K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £224,500 (about £245 per square foot) in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winstanley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	46	£321,375	£270	£194,250	£262,500	£375,000	£546,250
Semi-Detached	75	£210,000	£235	£145,500	£181,500	£233,750	£271,500
Terraced	15	£195,000	£227	£120,700	£156,000	£237,500	£279,900

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winstanley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winstanley.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£220,000	£132,750	£118,000
2017	£225,000	£138,000	£156,498
2018	£220,000	£140,000	£128,750
2019	£240,000	£148,500	£123,000
2020	£237,000	£150,000	£140,000
2021	£271,775	£170,000	£175,500
2022	£280,900	£191,000	£180,000
2023	£281,750	£200,000	£210,000
2024	£287,500	£200,000	£170,500
2025	£288,500	£200,000	£203,000
2026	£367,500	£211,000	£177,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winstanley.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£191	£171	£149
2017	£194	£167	£158
2018	£199	£170	£164
2019	£199	£180	£161
2020	£210	£181	£162
2021	£234	£208	£187
2022	£256	£225	£215
2023	£284	£235	£212
2024	£271	£232	£239
2025	£269	£235	£228
2026	£276	£242	£231

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435

Band B£1,674

Band C£1,913

Band D£2,153

Band E£2,631

Band F£3,109

Band G£3,588

Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Winstanley

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winstanley

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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