Postcode WN5 7AL is located in a major urban area, within the Up Holland area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Upholland area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upholland is £50,235 per year. The median sale price in Up Holland is £240,000 (around £234 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,850 and £301,500. The nearest station is Orrell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Orrell Water Park.
Upholland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,685 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Upholland has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upholland is £50,235 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from WN5 7AL.
Upholland near WN5 7AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| 1 mi | Upholland | N/A | Walking directions to Upholland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Orrell Water Park | Large | Walking directions to Orrell Water Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Up Holland area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £315,000 | £251 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £224,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 3 | £175,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,000 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £236,950 | £120,000 | £152,250 | £128,500 |
| 2017 | £286,000 | £142,500 | £155,000 | £133,500 |
| 2018 | £241,000 | £190,000 | £153,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £239,998 | £57,000 | £159,975 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £75,000 | £168,750 | £130,000 |
| 2021 | £268,500 | — | £187,500 | £147,500 |
| 2022 | £337,375 | £141,000 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £312,000 | £157,500 | £186,250 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £316,000 | £62,815 | £200,000 | £162,000 |
| 2025 | £322,250 | £175,000 | £215,000 | £172,000 |
| 2026 | £331,000 | £182,500 | £227,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £143 | £167 | £151 |
| 2017 | £195 | £214 | £158 | £168 |
| 2018 | £201 | £229 | £160 | £139 |
| 2019 | £203 | £74 | £164 | £155 |
| 2020 | £224 | £168 | £186 | £171 |
| 2021 | £242 | — | £193 | £184 |
| 2022 | £257 | £177 | £234 | £188 |
| 2023 | £275 | £201 | £199 | £183 |
| 2024 | £267 | £75 | £212 | £197 |
| 2025 | £253 | £175 | £232 | £203 |
| 2026 | £251 | £237 | £213 | £180 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 1C, Oxhouse Road, Wigan, WN5 7AN | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 15, Sandcross Close, Wigan, WN5 7AH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 6, Croftlands, Wigan, WN5 7AD | Detached | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 306, Upholland Road, Wigan, WN5 7AJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 308, Upholland Road, Wigan, WN5 7AJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the WN5 7AL postcode area, located within Upholland, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Up Holland High School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2012. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. | |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 275 Upholland Road, Wigan, WN5 7DN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Church Drive, Wigan, WN5 8ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Wigan, WN5 8SS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN5 7AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Lee
Up Holland - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN5 7AL records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around WN5 7AL in Up Holland is £240,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WN5 7AL, including Up Holland High School (Good), St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell (Good) and Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN5 7AL is Orrell, about 616 m away.
WN5 7AL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,685 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN5 7AL is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Lee (Reform UK).