Orrell & Longshaw

Wigan · North West · population 12,863 · 7 LSOAs

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76Area Score / 100 ?
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In summary

Orrell & Longshaw is in the less-deprived top third of England, ranked #1,623 of 6,856 neighbourhoods nationally, and #6 of 40 in Wigan. Across the seven themes it scores highest on Education (88) and lowest on Living environment (43). Typical homes here, about £225,000 over the past year, have climbed steeply — up 25% in five years (from 166 sales), 13% above the wider Wigan median of £198,750. Put together — a relatively un-deprived area with homes that are cheap by national standards — it ranks among England's best value, #137 of 6,851 priced neighbourhoods.

Themed scores ?

Each 0–100, higher = less deprived on that theme. National rank shown.

Income 78 · #1,499
Employment 62 · #2,603
Education 88 · #807
Health 50 · #3,453
Crime 68 · #2,205
Housing & access 67 · #2,253
Living environment 43 · #3,892

House prices ?

£225,000median (12m) · +9.8% yr · n=166
TypeMedian (12m)Sales1yr5yr
All homes£225,000166+9.8%+25.0%
Detached£370,25030-1.3%+37.1%
Semi-detached£226,50088+5.3%+33.2%
Terraced£185,00040+11.1%+25.4%
Flat£115,0008-14.8%
This area£225,000
Wigan£198,750
North West£225,000
England£300,000
Annual median price, all homes. Small samples can be volatile.

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Affordability-adjusted Score ?

98Affordability-adjusted Score / 100
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