Postcode WN5 8LX 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 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Orrell & Longshaw is £48,257 per year. The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Redwood Park.
Orrell & Longshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Orrell & Longshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 227 ft away from WN5 8LX.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 8LX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Orrell | N/A | Walking directions to Orrell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Redwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Redwood Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,515 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 | 24 | £377,750 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £178,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orrell
In the WN5 8LX 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 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.