Postcode WN5 8PP 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Orrell & Longshaw is £43,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN5 8PP.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 8PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gathurst located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Orrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £755,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £395,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Orrell
In the WN5 8PP postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.