Storwood Close, Orrell, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN5 8SD.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Storwood Close, Orrell, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £325,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £264,250. Average sale prices rose from £218,333 in 2016 to £325,000 in 2026 (+49%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 52% above the Wigan average of £214,356 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Storwood Close range from £178,000 to £405,000. Every home sold here was sold leasehold. Of 373 streets in Wigan with at least two sales in the last year, Storwood Close ranks 31st for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Storwood Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 0% freehold and 100% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £264,250 | 17 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Storwood Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 17 Jul 2026 | £365,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 20 Feb 2026 | £285,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 9 May 2025 | £405,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 26, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 4 Sep 2024 | £399,999 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 34, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 7 Oct 2022 | £280,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 2 Oct 2020 | £208,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 4, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 25 Oct 2018 | £195,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 15 Sep 2017 | £178,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 18 Aug 2017 | £199,995 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 26, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 18 Aug 2016 | £285,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 34, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 10 Jun 2016 | £180,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 40, Storwood Close WN5 8SD | 30 Mar 2016 | £190,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Storwood Close | £195,000 (Oct 2018) → £208,000 (Oct 2020) → £285,000 (Feb 2026) | +46% over 7 yrs |
| 26, Storwood Close | £285,000 (Aug 2016) → £399,999 (Sep 2024) | +40% over 8 yrs |
| 34, Storwood Close | £180,000 (Jun 2016) → £280,000 (Oct 2022) | +56% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Storwood Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 347 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Up Holland High School 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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 | 0.8 mi |
| Dean Trust Wigan 715 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 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 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Pemberton station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Upholland station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Holgate School (o/s, Moor Road) 6 min walk
- Holgate School (opp, Moor Road) 6 min walk
- Abbey Drive (nr, Moor Road) 6 min walk
- Orrell Rail Station (Stop B, Church Street) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 0.7 mi - Pemberton Surgery
Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan · 1.4 mi - Newtown Medical Practice
Pemberton Pc Resource Ctr, Sherwood Drive, 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 · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pemberton Express · 0.9 mi
- Heron Heron Pemberton Wigan · 0.9 mi
- Asda Express Asda Billinge Express Petrol · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Bradshaw Street Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Red Rose Dental Group · 0.4 mi
- Barton And Taylor · 1.1 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 Storwood Close
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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