Postcode WN5 7XX 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 and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year. The nearest station is Garswood located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from WN5 7XX.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 7XX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Garswood located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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 | 25 | £370,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orrell
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.