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WN5 7JE

Longshaw Common

Orrell

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Overview

Postcode WN5 7JE is located in an urban city, within the Orrell ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Orrell & Longshaw area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Orrell, about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cob Moor Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Orrell & Longshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Orrell & Longshaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 44 ft away from WN5 7JE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN5 7JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCob Moor ParkSmallWalking directions to Cob Moor Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
4,617.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.27(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.96(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-41%)
Vehicle crime
4.25(-29%)
Public order
3.18(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
97.24%
Other White
4
1.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.69%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
34.65%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.47%
No qualifications
35
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.81%
Apprenticeship
26
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
59.2%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Other social rented
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202531, Longshaw Common, Wigan, WN5 7JETerracedFreehold£179,000
06 Jun 202543, Longshaw Common, Wigan, WN5 7JETerracedFreehold£146,000
14 Aug 20251, Hunters Chase, Wigan, WN5 7HZDetachedFreehold£390,000
06 Jun 202510, Longshaw Close, Wigan, WN5 7JPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
14 Aug 202588, Upholland Road, Wigan, WN5 7JQTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the WN5 7JE postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN5 7JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 mi16 plusWinstanley CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 7JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN5 7JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne StopWigan, WN5 7EFWalking directions to One Stop

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 7JE, 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 018GE01006368
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN5 7JE

Is WN5 7JE (Orrell & Longshaw) safe?

The area around WN5 7JE records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7JE?

The median sale price around WN5 7JE 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 7JE?

There is 1 school close to WN5 7JE, including Winstanley College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN5 7JE?

WN5 7JE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN5 7JE 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.