Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN5 8QJ, WN5 8QH, WN5 8QD.
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At a glance
81 property sales on Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £323,375. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £194,149. Average sale prices rose from £179,727 in 2016 to £299,400 in 2026 (+67%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 51% above the Wigan average of £214,356 over the same period. 18 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 15 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 46% semi-detached, 28% terraced, 26% detached. Recorded sale prices on Gathurst Road range from £87,500 to £650,000. 33% of homes sold here were freehold and 67% leasehold. Of 373 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, Gathurst Road ranks 32nd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Gathurst Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 33% freehold and 67% leasehold across 95 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 37 | £194,149 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 23 | £130,974 | 8 May 2026 |
| Detached | 21 | £401,338 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Gathurst Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 1 Jun 2026 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 384, Gathurst Road WN5 0LH | 8 May 2026 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 162, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 5 May 2026 | £136,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 82, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 10 Apr 2026 | £100,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 39A, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 7 Apr 2026 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 194, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 13 Mar 2026 | £182,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 345, Gathurst Road WN5 8QE | 30 Jan 2026 | £650,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 32, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 19 Dec 2025 | £150,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Green Gables, Gathurst Road WN5 0LL | 10 Dec 2025 | £600,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 299, Gathurst Road WN5 8QE | 30 Oct 2025 | £340,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 68, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 30 Sep 2025 | £124,999 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 96, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 5 Sep 2025 | £170,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 100, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 21 Aug 2025 | £250,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 37, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 11 Jul 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 106, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 6 Jun 2025 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 87, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 22 Apr 2025 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 1 Apr 2025 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 41, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 21 Mar 2025 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 329, Gathurst Road WN5 8QE | 4 Mar 2025 | £247,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Glenways, Gathurst Road WN5 0LN | 17 Oct 2024 | £520,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 121, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 9 Aug 2024 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 8 Aug 2024 | £263,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 196, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 28 Mar 2024 | £218,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 111, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 15 Feb 2024 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 20 Dec 2023 | £88,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 78, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 30 Nov 2023 | £140,250 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 60, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 11 Oct 2023 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 65, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 28 Jun 2023 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 6 Apr 2023 | £267,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 39A, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 6 Apr 2023 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 27, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 18 Nov 2022 | £127,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 258, Gathurst Road WN5 8QE | 14 Nov 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 260, Gathurst Road WN5 8QE | 14 Nov 2022 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Glenways, Gathurst Road WN5 0LN | 15 Sep 2022 | £645,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 17 Aug 2022 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 194, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 1 Aug 2022 | £148,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 69, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 24 Jun 2022 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Irvines Farm, Gathurst Road WN5 0LN | 24 Jun 2022 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 200, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 22 Apr 2022 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 26 Nov 2021 | £144,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 30 Sep 2021 | £113,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 17, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 23 Sep 2021 | £106,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 92, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 31 Aug 2021 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 378, Gathurst Road WN5 0LH | 18 Jun 2021 | £139,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 7 Jun 2021 | £89,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 98, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 23 Apr 2021 | £127,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 309, Gathurst Road WN5 8QE | 19 Feb 2021 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 125, Gathurst Road WN5 8QJ | 29 Jan 2021 | £194,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 20, Gathurst Road WN5 8QH | 29 Jan 2021 | £339,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 122, Gathurst Road WN5 8QD | 4 Nov 2020 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 384, Gathurst Road | £129,650 (Jun 2019) → £165,000 (May 2026) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 39A, Gathurst Road | £140,000 (May 2016) → £185,000 (Apr 2023) → £205,000 (Apr 2026) | +46% over 10 yrs |
| 194, Gathurst Road | £117,000 (Jun 2019) → £148,500 (Aug 2022) → £182,000 (Mar 2026) | +56% over 7 yrs |
| 345, Gathurst Road | £190,000 (Mar 2020) → £650,000 (Jan 2026) | +242% over 6 yrs |
| 68, Gathurst Road | £115,000 (Feb 2018) → £124,999 (Sep 2025) | +9% over 8 yrs |
| 106, Gathurst Road | £127,000 (Aug 2016) → £195,000 (Jun 2025) | +54% over 9 yrs |
| 41, Gathurst Road | £167,500 (Aug 2016) → £265,000 (Mar 2025) | +58% over 9 yrs |
| Glenways, Gathurst Road | £645,000 (Sep 2022) → £520,000 (Oct 2024) | -19% over 2 yrs |
| 43, Gathurst Road | £181,000 (Nov 2017) → £263,500 (Aug 2024) | +46% over 7 yrs |
| 78, Gathurst Road | £92,500 (Aug 2019) → £140,250 (Nov 2023) | +52% over 4 yrs |
| 60, Gathurst Road | £104,500 (Mar 2016) → £158,000 (Aug 2017) → £215,000 (Oct 2023) | +106% over 8 yrs |
| 63, Gathurst Road | £144,000 (Nov 2021) → £230,000 (Aug 2022) | +60% over under a year |
| 92, Gathurst Road | £97,000 (Jun 2020) → £116,000 (Aug 2021) | +20% over 1 yr |
| 98, Gathurst Road | £95,000 (Jun 2018) → £127,500 (Apr 2021) | +34% over 3 yrs |
| 20, Gathurst Road | £345,000 (Nov 2016) → £339,000 (Jan 2021) | -2% over 4 yrs |
| 140, Gathurst Road | £123,000 (Jan 2016) → £133,000 (Feb 2020) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 360, Gathurst Road | £11,450,000 (Jul 2017) → £472,000 (Dec 2018) | -96% over 1 yr |
| 303, Gathurst Road | £220,000 (Jul 2016) → £381,100 (Apr 2018) | +73% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gathurst Road
Crime
10 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gathurst Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gathurst Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper River Douglas Flood alert area
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Schools near Gathurst Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Dean Trust Wigan 715 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 227 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 347 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Up Holland High School 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Orrell station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Gathurst station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Pemberton station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rydal Avenue (nr, Gathurst Road) 1 min walk
- Rydal Avenue (opp, Gathurst Road) 1 min walk
- Orrell Post (Stop B, Gathurst Road) 2 min walk
- Orrell Post (Stop A, Gathurst Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 0.7 mi - Newtown Medical Practice
Pemberton Pc Resource Ctr, Sherwood Drive, Wigan · 1.4 mi - Pemberton Surgery
Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan · 1.4 mi - Hall Green Surgery
164 Ormskirk Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Church Street - Orrell · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Kitt Green · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pemberton Express · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Pemberton Wigan · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Bradshaw Street Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Red Rose Dental Group · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Hall Green Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 731 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,635 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wigan with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Gathurst Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 70.6% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 25.3% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 2% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.2% | 25.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17.6% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 21.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.5% | 10.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.3% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 28.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 21.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.6% | 8.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wigan.
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