Melford Drive, Billinge, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN5 7DG.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Melford Drive, Billinge, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £272,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £203,125. That is 27% above the Wigan average of £214,356 over the same period. 2 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 73% semi-detached, 18% detached, 9% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Melford Drive range from £150,000 to £285,000. 36% of homes sold here were freehold and 64% leasehold. Of 373 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, Melford Drive ranks 68th for average price.
House prices on Melford Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 36% freehold and 64% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £203,125 | 15 May 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £190,500 | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Terraced | 1 | £220,000 | 18 Apr 2019 |
Sold prices on Melford Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 15 May 2026 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 14 Nov 2025 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 25 May 2022 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 30 Jul 2020 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 9 May 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 9 May 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 18 Apr 2019 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 18 Apr 2019 | £220,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 9 Oct 2018 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 17 Feb 2017 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, Melford Drive WN5 7DG | 26 Jul 2016 | £161,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Melford Drive | £210,000 (Feb 2017) → £285,000 (May 2026) | +36% over 9 yrs |
| 15, Melford Drive | £161,000 (Jul 2016) → £220,000 (Apr 2019) | +37% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Melford Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 347 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Up Holland High School 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Upholland station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Pemberton station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Smethurst Road (nr, Upholland Road) 1 min walk
- Smethurst Road (opp, Upholland Road) 2 min walk
- Crank Road (opp, Upholland Road) 3 min walk
- Crank Road (nr, Upholland Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 1.5 mi - Hall Green Surgery
164 Ormskirk Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale · 1.7 mi - Saxena L
Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan · 1.9 mi - Excel Primary Care
Birleywood Health Centre, Birleywood, Skelmersdale · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Billinge Express Petrol · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Church Street - Orrell · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Upholland · 1.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pemberton Express · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.7 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.3 mi
- Bradshaw Street Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Red Rose Dental Group · 1.3 mi
- Hall Green Dental Practice · 1.5 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 772 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,789 |
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 Melford Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 95% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 72.8% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 23.9% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.2% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.7% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 15.4% |
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 21.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.2% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 1.4% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 14% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.1% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37% | 28.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11% | 8.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 21.3% |
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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