Postcode WN5 7BU is located in a major urban area, within the Orrell ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell & Longshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Orrell Water Park.
Orrell & Longshaw has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Orrell & Longshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 3.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN5 7BU.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7BU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Orrell Water Park | Large | Walking directions to Orrell Water Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cob Moor Park | Small | Walking directions to Cob Moor Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £387,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orrell
In the WN5 7BU postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Wigan, WN5 7EF | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.