Postcode WN5 7JY 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 1.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cob Moor 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 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 207 ft away from WN5 7JY.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7JY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 7JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 1, Dalecrest, Wigan, WN5 7JZ | Detached | Leasehold | £337,500 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 18, Cob Moor Road, Wigan, WN5 7EH | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 29, Downham Walk, Wigan, WN5 7ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £274,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 17, Downham Walk, Wigan, WN5 7ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £232,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 5, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN5 7EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,500 |
In the WN5 7JY postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 16 plus | Winstanley College | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. | |
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Jun 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 7JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 7JY, 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 7JY 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 7JY in Orrell is £240,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WN5 7JY, including Winstanley College and Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN5 7JY 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 7JY 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).