Masefield Avenue, Orrell, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN5 8HR.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Masefield Avenue, Orrell, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 20 Sep 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £181,813. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Masefield Avenue range from £135,000 to £250,000. 29% of homes sold here were freehold and 71% leasehold.
House prices on Masefield Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Masefield Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 29% freehold and 71% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £181,813 | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Terraced | 2 | £212,500 | 20 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Masefield Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 20 Sep 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 9 May 2024 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 20 Sep 2023 | £250,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 16, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 20 Sep 2023 | £250,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 16, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 20 Sep 2023 | £250,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 14, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 25 Feb 2022 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 25 Feb 2022 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 25 Feb 2022 | £247,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 24, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 9 Apr 2021 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 4 Mar 2021 | £186,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 20 Nov 2020 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 7 Aug 2020 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 26, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 12 Jul 2019 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Masefield Avenue WN5 8HR | 8 Jul 2016 | £141,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Masefield Avenue | £175,000 (Jul 2019) → £250,000 (Sep 2024) | +43% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Masefield Avenue | £185,000 (Nov 2020) → £250,000 (Sep 2023) | +35% over 3 yrs |
| 1, Masefield Avenue | £141,000 (Jul 2016) → £135,000 (Aug 2020) | -4% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Masefield Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Dean Trust Wigan 715 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 384 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Westfield Community School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Pemberton station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Gathurst station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Expanse Learning Lee Young (o/s, Orrell Road) 2 min walk
- Expanse Learning Lee Young (opp, Orrell Road) 2 min walk
- Chapel Street (opp, Orrell Road) 4 min walk
- Chapel Street (nr, Orrell Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 0.2 mi - Pemberton Surgery
Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan · 1.0 mi - Newtown Medical Practice
Pemberton Pc Resource Ctr, Sherwood Drive, Wigan · 1.0 mi - Marsh Green Medical Practice
Harrow Road, Marsh Green, Wigan · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Pemberton Express · 0.4 mi
- Heron Heron Pemberton Wigan · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Pemberton Express Petrol · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Pemberton Wigan · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Bradshaw Street Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Red Rose Dental Group · 0.5 mi
- Barton And Taylor · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 700 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,608 |
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 Masefield Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 61.6% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 32.6% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.3% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 25.8% |
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 21.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.2% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.3% | 28.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 24.6% | 21.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 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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