Postcode WN5 8JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Winstanley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Winstanley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winstanley is £54,430 per year. The median sale price in Winstanley is £220,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £276,250. The nearest station is Orrell, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Redwood Park.
Winstanley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,985 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Winstanley has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winstanley is £54,430 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from WN5 8JQ.
Winstanley near WN5 8JQ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| 0.9 mi | Pemberton | N/A | Walking directions to Pemberton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Redwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Redwood Park |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £316,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £205,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 15 | £195,000 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £132,750 | £118,000 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £138,000 | £156,498 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £140,000 | £128,750 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £148,500 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £237,000 | £150,000 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £271,775 | £170,000 | £175,500 |
| 2022 | £277,950 | £191,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £281,750 | £192,000 | £193,500 |
| 2024 | £282,500 | £200,000 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £287,000 | £200,000 | £203,000 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £210,000 | £177,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £171 | £149 |
| 2017 | £194 | £167 | £158 |
| 2018 | £199 | £170 | £164 |
| 2019 | £199 | £180 | £161 |
| 2020 | £210 | £181 | £162 |
| 2021 | £234 | £208 | £187 |
| 2022 | £253 | £225 | £215 |
| 2023 | £273 | £231 | £201 |
| 2024 | £264 | £231 | £233 |
| 2025 | £264 | £234 | £228 |
| 2026 | £276 | £242 | £231 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN5 8JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 27, Milton Grove, Wigan, WN5 8HT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 1, Redwood Avenue, Wigan, WN5 8JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 38, Cromford Drive, Wigan, WN5 8JU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 19, Cromford Drive, Wigan, WN5 8JU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £149,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 58, Brook Lane, Wigan, WN5 8JG | Other | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the WN5 8JQ postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN5 8JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 793 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8HE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 8AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Forbes
Winstanley - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN5 8JQ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WN5 8JQ in Winstanley is £220,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN5 8JQ, including TMP College, St John's CofE Primary School (Good) and Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WN5 8JQ is Orrell, about 1,190 m away.
WN5 8JQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,985 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 8JQ is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Forbes (Reform UK).