Postcode WN5 7XS 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 moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Orrell located about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Orrell & Longshaw has a low crime rate.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from WN5 7XS.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7XS 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £387,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orrell
In the WN5 7XS postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.