Postcode WN5 8QG 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 Orrell 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 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.
Approximately 1.4% 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 30 ft away from WN5 8QG.
Orrell & Longshaw near WN5 8QG 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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 | 26 | £387,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Orrell
In the WN5 8QG postcode area, located within Orrell & Longshaw, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN5 8QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8NB | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.