Postcode WN5 7EZ is located in an urban city, 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 £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,700 and £294,999. The nearest station is Orrell, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Billinge Hill.
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 23.3% 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 20 ft away from WN5 7EZ.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7EZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Billinge Hill | Large | Walking directions to Billinge Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Cob Moor Park | Small | Walking directions to Cob Moor Park |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £760,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £365,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £239,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 30 | £170,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 8 | £110,000 | £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 | £358,500 | £115,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £399,000 | £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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 45, Crank Road, Wigan, WN5 7EX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 1, Dalecrest, Wigan, WN5 7JZ | Detached | Leasehold | £337,500 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 5, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN5 7EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,500 |
In the WN5 7EZ postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 7EZ, 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 7EZ 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, public order and other theft.
The median sale price around WN5 7EZ in Orrell is £240,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
WN5 7EZ 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 7EZ 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).