The Croft, Billinge, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN5 7DA.
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At a glance
3 property sales on The Croft, Billinge, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £358,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £351,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2023; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Croft range from £200,000 to £358,500. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on The Croft compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Croft 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: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 4 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £351,750 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £200,000 | 15 Mar 2024 |
Sold prices on The Croft
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, The Croft WN5 7DA | 18 Nov 2025 | £358,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Croft WN5 7DA | 15 Mar 2024 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 2, The Croft WN5 7DA | 14 Aug 2023 | £345,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 5, The Croft WN5 7DA | 22 Mar 2019 | £200,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, The Croft | £200,000 (Mar 2019) → £358,500 (Nov 2025) | +79% over 7 yrs |
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Schools near The Croft
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 347 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Up Holland High School 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 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 · 6 min walk
- Upholland station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Pemberton station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Marl Grove (nr, Sandy Lane) 1 min walk
- Marl Grove (opp, Sandy Lane) 2 min walk
- Running Horses (opp, Gantley Road) 3 min walk
- Running Horses (o/s, Gantley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 1.2 mi - Hall Green Surgery
164 Ormskirk Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale · 1.6 mi - Saxena L
Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan · 1.8 mi - Pemberton Surgery
Sherwood Drive, Pemberton, Wigan · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Billinge Express Petrol · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Church Street - Orrell · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Upholland · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pemberton Express · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 1.0 mi
- Bradshaw Street Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Red Rose Dental Group · 0.9 mi
- Hall Green Dental Practice · 1.3 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 The Croft
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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