Postcode WN5 7DJ 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 low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.6 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.
Orrell & Longshaw has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,081 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Orrell & Longshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from WN5 7DJ.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7DJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orrell Water Park | Large | Walking directions to Orrell Water Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £370,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £236,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 26 | £170,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7DJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 3, Moss Road, Wigan, WN5 7BU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £162,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 23, Moss Road, Wigan, WN5 7BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11, Green Lane, Wigan, WN5 7DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 6, Green Lane, Wigan, WN5 7DD | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 8, Melford Drive, Wigan, WN5 7DG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the WN5 7DJ postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 7DJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | 275 Upholland Road, Wigan, WN5 7DN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Wigan, WN5 7EF | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan 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 7DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Kevin Bannister
Orrell - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN5 7DJ records about 33 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WN5 7DJ in Orrell is £240,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WN5 7DJ, including Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (Outstanding), Up Holland High School and St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 7DJ is Orrell, about 897 m away.
WN5 7DJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,081 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN5 7DJ is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Kevin Bannister (Reform UK).