Property profile

8 Holgate Drive Orrell

Map showing 8, Holgate Drive, Orrell, Wigan

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Estimated sale price

£240,000

Detached sold in Orrell

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £262 per sq ft
£276 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£14 per sq ft (+5.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Orrell
£370,000Estimate vs local median: −£130,000 (−35%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area81 m² / 872 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection04 Apr 2013

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Orrell

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £253
Sales (last 12 months): 156
Typical range (middle 50%): £182K – £298K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£370,000£262
Semi-Detached90£236,000£259
Terraced26£170,000£213
Flats7£100,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234,995£99,995£150,000£167,995
2017£254,875£99,750£160,000£155,000
2018£270,000£129,500£161,000£124,200
2019£289,975£82,500£165,000£133,950
2020£267,500£135,000£170,000£157,000
2021£301,500£85,250£185,000£146,475
2022£340,000£136,500£209,000£179,050
2023£322,000£100,000£215,000£169,000
2024£372,500£95,000£216,500£168,387
2025£366,250£115,000£230,000£190,000
2026£406,000£100,000£235,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orrell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£183£170£163
2017£202£162£173£160
2018£234£170£180£146
2019£217£145£179£147
2020£229£156£186£157
2021£233£141£206£158
2022£261£208£228£185
2023£261£163£231£187
2024£279£165£225£201
2025£260£180£248£206
2026£262£179£270£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Orrell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 8SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 8SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2026137, Moor Road, Wigan, WN5 8SJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£263,500
07 Nov 2025149, Moor Road, Wigan, WN5 8SJDetachedFreehold£160,000
04 Jul 2025135, Moor Road, Wigan, WN5 8SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
23 Jan 20264, Deighton Close, Wigan, WN5 8RZDetachedLeasehold£365,000
24 Jul 202625, Wilsham Road, Wigan, WN5 8SFDetachedLeasehold£406,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4, Holgate Drive, Orrell, WiganFreehold86 m²£169,995 (2014)
7, Holgate Drive, Orrell, Wigan-123 m²-
10, Holgate Drive, Orrell, WiganFreehold74 m²£157,000 (2016)
12, Holgate Drive, Orrell, WiganFreehold66 m²£134,000 (2017)
14, Holgate Drive, Orrell, WiganFreehold80 m²£59,995 (1999)
16, Holgate Drive, Orrell, WiganFreehold81 m²£154,500 (2016)

Area insights for WN5 8SL

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Overview

Postcode WN5 8SL is located in a major urban area, within the Orrell area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell & Longshaw area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year. The median sale price in Orrell is £240,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £182,000 and £298,375. The nearest station is Orrell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Orrell & Longshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,044 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Orrell & Longshaw has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from WN5 8SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 8SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN5 8SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Orrell

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
3,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.21(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(-21%)
Public order
6.55(-35%)
Vehicle crime
5.46(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
89.01%
Other White
10
2.68%
Other
8
2.14%
Indian
5
1.34%
Other Asian
5
1.34%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
34.6%
No qualifications
53
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
38.06%
Social rents from council
39
25.16%
Owns outright
35
22.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
12.26%
Shared ownership
1
0.65%
Total households: 155

Schools

In the WN5 8SL postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 8SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOrrell Holgate AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt James' Catholic Primary School OrrellVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Peter's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 8SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 8SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterWigan, WN5 8SSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCo-op FoodChurch Drive, Wigan, WN5 8STWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miPremierOrrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8NBWalking directions to Premier