Postcode WN5 8JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Winstanley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Winstanley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Winstanley is £54,430 per year. The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Redwood Park.
Winstanley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,527 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% 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 145 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| 0.8 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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £217,100 in Winstanley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £288,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £203,500 |
10 year median price trend in Winstanley
In the WN5 8JQ postcode area, located within Winstanley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 (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.