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WN5 7DP

Smethurst Road

Orrell

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Overview

Postcode WN5 7DP 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 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 nearest station is Upholland, about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Orrell & Longshaw has an average 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.

Crime level

3/10

Orrell & Longshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN5 7DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WN5 7DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Upholland

N/A

Walking directions to Upholland

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
542
Population density
616.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.11(-78%)
Public order
6.49(-36%)
Other theft
5.95(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.95(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
519
95.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.74%
African
3
0.55%
Other White
3
0.55%
Total population: 542

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
187
43.69%
Level 3 (A level)
76
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
10.98%
No qualifications
45
10.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
113
51.83%
Owns outright
63
28.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
11.01%
Social rents from council
7
3.21%
Shared ownership
4
1.83%
Total households: 218

Property prices in Orrell

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £293K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £785,000.

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
Detached28£354,250£282
Semi-Detached79£235,000£254
Terraced30£170,000£221
Flats6£115,000£181

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£365,000£100,000£235,000£170,000
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£251£180£251£206
2026£262£179£262£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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 202525, Gauntley Gardens, Wigan, WN5 7FPTerracedLeasehold£240,000
12 Jun 202524, Gauntley Gardens, Wigan, WN5 7FPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Feb 202567, Gauntley Gardens, Wigan, WN5 7FPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£128,000
09 May 202523, Brick Kiln Grove, Wigan, WN5 7FRDetachedLeasehold£315,000
09 May 202523, Brick Kiln Grove, Wigan, WN5 7FRDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the WN5 7DP postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 7DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryOrrell Newfold Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.9 miSecondaryUp Holland High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

1.0 miPrimarySt James' Catholic Primary School OrrellVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN5 7DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Kevin Bannister

Orrell - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardOrrellE05015005
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Orrell & LongshawE02001304
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 018EE01006366
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2013-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 7DP

Is WN5 7DP (Orrell & Longshaw) safe?

The area around WN5 7DP 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.

What is the average house price near WN5 7DP?

The median sale price around WN5 7DP in Orrell & Longshaw is £235,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN5 7DP?

There are 3 schools close to WN5 7DP, 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.

What is the nearest station to WN5 7DP?

The closest station to WN5 7DP is Upholland, about 1,554 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN5 7DP?

WN5 7DP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN5 7DP (Orrell & Longshaw) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN5 7DP 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.