St James Road, Orrell, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN5 8SY, WN5 7AA, WN5 8SS.
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At a glance
47 property sales on St James Road, Orrell, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £152,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £139,290. Average sale prices fell from £169,825 in 2016 to £152,500 in 2026 (-10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 29% below the Wigan average of £214,356 over the same period. 13 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 12 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 66% terraced, 21% semi-detached, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on St James Road range from £86,500 to £535,000. 35% of homes sold here were freehold and 65% leasehold. Of 373 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, St James Road ranks 288th for average price.
House prices on St James Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 35% freehold and 65% leasehold across 66 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 31 | £139,290 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 10 | £175,695 | 1 May 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £349,833 | 7 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on St James Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, St James Road WN5 8SS | 1 May 2026 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 4, St James Road WN5 8SY | 30 Mar 2026 | £135,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 10, St James Road WN5 8SY | 7 May 2025 | £123,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 98, St James Road WN5 7AA | 7 Mar 2025 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, St James Road WN5 8SS | 28 Feb 2025 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, St James Road WN5 8TU | 28 Feb 2025 | £805,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 76, St James Road WN5 8TU | 20 Feb 2025 | £500 | Other | Freehold |
| 76, St James Road WN5 8TU | 20 Feb 2025 | £500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 57, St James Road WN5 8SX | 29 Nov 2024 | £172,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, St James Road WN5 8SY | 22 Nov 2024 | £133,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 19, St James Road WN5 8SS | 27 Sep 2024 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, St James Road WN5 8SS | 26 Jul 2024 | £70,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 132, St James Road WN5 7AA | 18 Jun 2024 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 8, St James Road WN5 8SY | 9 May 2024 | £550 | Other | Freehold |
| 50, St James Road WN5 8SY | 29 Apr 2024 | £185,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3A, St James Road WN5 8SS | 6 Feb 2024 | £220,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 8, St James Road WN5 8SY | 20 Oct 2023 | £137,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 24, St James Road WN5 8SY | 11 Aug 2023 | £150,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 82, St James Road WN5 7AA | 21 Jul 2023 | £180,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 94, St James Road WN5 7AA | 12 Jul 2023 | £254,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58, St James Road WN5 8SY | 23 Mar 2023 | £192,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 14, St James Road WN5 8SY | 9 Feb 2023 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 52, St James Road WN5 8SY | 3 Feb 2023 | £170,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 108, St James Road WN5 7AA | 9 Jan 2023 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, St James Road WN5 8SY | 28 Oct 2022 | £133,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 35, St James Road WN5 8SS | 7 Sep 2022 | £140,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28, St James Road WN5 8SY | 15 Jun 2022 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, St James Road WN5 8SY | 16 Dec 2021 | £109,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25, St James Road WN5 8SS | 1 Nov 2021 | £136,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 49, St James Road WN5 8SX | 15 Jul 2021 | £143,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 5, St James Road WN5 8SS | 12 Jul 2021 | £123,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 54, St James Road WN5 8SY | 14 May 2021 | £163,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 80, St James Road WN5 8TU | 16 Apr 2021 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 80, St James Road WN5 8TU | 16 Apr 2021 | £150,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 17, St James Road WN5 8SS | 18 Dec 2020 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 128, St James Road WN5 7AA | 15 Dec 2020 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 27, St James Road WN5 8SS | 27 Nov 2020 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 32, St James Road WN5 8SY | 6 Dec 2019 | £130,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 80B, St James Road WN5 7AA | 6 Dec 2019 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Running Horses, 146, St James Road WN5 7AA | 22 Nov 2019 | £144,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Running Horses, 146, St James Road WN5 7AA | 22 Oct 2019 | £144,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 49, St James Road WN5 8SX | 18 Oct 2019 | £130,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 12, St James Road WN5 8SY | 20 Aug 2019 | £500 | Other | Freehold |
| 82, St James Road WN5 7AA | 28 Jun 2019 | £143,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 50, St James Road WN5 8SY | 19 Mar 2019 | £106,250 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 20, St James Road WN5 8SY | 24 Jan 2019 | £350 | Other | Freehold |
| 60, St James Road WN5 8SY | 28 Nov 2018 | £120,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 60, St James Road WN5 8SY | 28 Nov 2018 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, St James Road WN5 8SY | 28 Sep 2018 | £4,250 | Other | Freehold |
| 16, St James Road WN5 8SY | 17 May 2018 | £1,199 | Other | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25, St James Road | £136,500 (Nov 2021) → £170,000 (May 2026) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| 4, St James Road | £133,500 (Oct 2022) → £135,000 (Mar 2026) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 17, St James Road | £130,000 (Dec 2020) → £195,000 (Feb 2025) | +50% over 4 yrs |
| 80, St James Road | £150,000 (Apr 2021) → £805,000 (Feb 2025) | +437% over 4 yrs |
| 14, St James Road | £109,000 (Dec 2021) → £130,000 (Feb 2023) → £133,500 (Nov 2024) | +22% over 3 yrs |
| 8, St James Road | £137,000 (Oct 2023) → £550 (May 2024) | -100% over under a year |
| 50, St James Road | £106,250 (Mar 2019) → £185,000 (Apr 2024) | +74% over 5 yrs |
| 24, St James Road | £112,000 (Jan 2016) → £4,250 (Sep 2018) → £150,000 (Aug 2023) | +34% over 8 yrs |
| 82, St James Road | £143,000 (Jun 2019) → £180,000 (Jul 2023) | +26% over 4 yrs |
| 58, St James Road | £140,000 (May 2017) → £192,000 (Mar 2023) | +37% over 6 yrs |
| 49, St James Road | £130,500 (Oct 2019) → £143,000 (Jul 2021) | +10% over 2 yrs |
| 5, St James Road | £105,000 (Feb 2018) → £123,000 (Jul 2021) | +17% over 3 yrs |
| 128, St James Road | £127,000 (Aug 2016) → £131,000 (Nov 2016) → £165,000 (Dec 2020) | +30% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near St James Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 347 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Up Holland High School 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 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 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
- Upholland station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Pemberton station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church Street (nr, St James Road) 1 min walk
- Church Street (opp, St James Road) 1 min walk
- Church Drive (nr, Church Street) 1 min walk
- Church Drive (nr, Church Street) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 1.1 mi - Hall Green Surgery
164 Ormskirk Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale · 1.3 mi - Newtown Medical Practice
Pemberton Pc Resource Ctr, Sherwood Drive, Wigan · 1.8 mi - Pemberton Surgery
Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Church Street - Orrell · 0.1 mi
- Asda Express Asda Billinge Express Petrol · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Upholland · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pemberton Express · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.2 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.6 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Red Rose Dental Group · 0.6 mi
- Hall Green Dental Practice · 0.9 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 871 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,268 |
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 St James Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 70.3% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 24.1% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.8% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 39.5% | 25.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 15.4% |
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 21.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.8% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.5% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.6% | 28.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.1% | 42.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.1% | 8.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 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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