Postcode WN5 8HG 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year. The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Orrell & Longshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Orrell & Longshaw has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from WN5 8HG.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 8HG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
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
In the WN5 8HG postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8NB | Walking directions to Premier |
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.