Is Orrell Post a good place to live?

Yes, Orrell Post is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it performs well compared to other places in Greater Manchester.

How safe is Orrell Post?

Orrell Post has a very low crime rate of 1.0 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

Orrell Post - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Orrell Post
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Wigan
Crime Rate	✓low
Demographics	🏠 Homeowner Families

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Orrell

village

0.5 km away

Far Moor

village

B+

1.0 km away

Kitt Green

suburb

C+

1.6 km away

Lamberhead Green

suburb

1.7 km away

Higher End

suburb

B+

1.8 km away

Pemberton

suburb

C+

1.8 km away

Orrell

village

0.5 km away

Far Moor

village

B+

1.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Adequate

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

Orrell

Train

Gathurst

Train

Upholland

Train

Wigan Wallgate

Train

Wigan North Western

Train

J26M6

Motorway

J5M58

Motorway

J25M6

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

7 Schools

Good

15 Schools

Requires Improvement

2 Schools

Westfield Community School

Outstanding

House Prices

all dwelling types

£191,370

detached houses

£326,868

flats and maisonettes

£103,981

semi detached houses

£195,125

terraced houses

£152,199