What’s changing in Orrell
WN5, Wigan · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 3 November 2026
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House prices in Orrell
Over the last six months, 105 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Orrell. Half sold for more than £200,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £85,000 and the dearest £535,000.
- 35 Worsley Street, WiganSemi-detached house · Fri 11 Sept£150,500
- 22 Bennett Drive, OrrellDetached house · Fri 11 Sept£495,000
- 2 Sheraton Close, OrrellDetached house · Fri 11 Sept£370,000
- 109 Brook Lane, OrrellSemi-detached house · Fri 4 Sept£252,000
- 26 New Street, PembertonSemi-detached house · Fri 4 Sept£212,000
- 108 Bulteel Street, WiganSemi-detached house · Fri 4 Sept£136,000
- 6 Hanstock Close, OrrellDetached house · Thu 3 Sept£385,000
- 41 Valley Road, WiganSemi-detached house · Wed 2 Sept£149,000
Businesses in Orrell
- The MountRestaurant or café · 0.2 miles 5
- Foodie BoxGrocery store · 0.2 miles
- Manifesto BarbersBarber · 0.3 miles
- The Chiropractic ClinicChiropractic · 0.3 miles
- AJL Dance StudioDance studio · 0.3 miles
- Sue Let the Dogs OutAnimal or pet service · 0.1 miles
- Barry Brown LtdUsed auto dealer · 0.2 miles
- Aerial & Satellite ServicesHome improvement store · 0.3 miles
Planning applications in Orrell
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Change of use at Wood House Farm Lafford Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire
Proposed change of use of an agricultural barn to a residential dwelling house (amendments to planning application 2020/0729/COU). Retention of static caravan.
Wood House Farm Lafford Lane Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0QY -
Refused: Side extension at Inya View 36 Dingle Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire
Proposed double storey side extension along with internal and external alterations.
Inya View 36 Dingle Road Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0EN -
Planning application at 12 Church Street Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire
installation of grey uPVC replacement windows (retrospective).
12 Church Street Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 0ND
Roadworks and road closures in Orrell
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Road closed: Queen Street (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council)
2 Nov to 31 Mar 2027. Road repairs in the road. The road will be closed.
Queen Street, Orrell -
Road closed: Latham Lane (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council)
2 Nov to 31 Mar 2027. Road repairs in the road. The road will be closed.
Latham Lane, Orrell -
Road closed: College Road (Lancashire County Council)
3 Nov to 4 Nov. Road improvements in the road. The road will be closed.
College Road, Up Holland -
Road closed: College Road (planned - temporary traffic regulation …)
3 Nov to 4 Nov. The road will be closed. Full length.
College Road, Up Holland -
Temporary lights on Leopold Street (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council)
26 Oct to 2 Dec. Under way. A new connection to a building in the road. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
Leopold Street, Pemberton, Wigan -
Temporary lights on Billinge Road (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council)
26 Oct to 11 Nov. Under way. A new connection to a building in the road. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Billinge Road, Wigan
Fuel prices near Orrell
- UnleadedCheapest 169.9p at Asda Warrington Road Express Petrol, 1.8 miles · most around 171.4p · dearest 171.9p · 4 stations
- DieselCheapest 195.9p at Asda Billinge Express Petrol, 1.1 miles · most around 199.9p · dearest 201.9p · 3 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Orrell
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New on the food register: Asda Express Greggs Billinge
A shop, already rated 5 out of 5 for hygiene.
275 Upholland Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7DN -
Little Foxes Wigan scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 26 Oct. 5 means "very good". A food business.
Billinge Road, Highfield, Wigan, WN3 6BL -
Feels Like Home scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 21 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
Greenslate Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BG -
New supermarket: Aldi Stores
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
393 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8QZ -
Holly Tree Children's Day Nursery scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 13 Oct. 5 means "very good". A food business.
121 Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XE -
Local Kitchen Westfield Community School scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 5 Oct. 5 means "very good". A school or college kitchen.
Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 9XN
What’s on in Orrell
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Brew and Belong at Norley Hall Community Centre
somewhere where the parents can meet other parents in the same situation and become less isolated. Family · From 10:00 · £1.00
Norley Hall Community Centre, Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9LP -
After School and belong at Norley Hall Community Centre
An afterschool club where children can left off a bit of steam after school. Family · From 16:00 · £5.00 to £15.00
Norley Hall Community Centre, Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9LP -
Brew and Belong at Norley Hall Community Centre
somewhere where the parents can meet other parents in the same situation and become less isolated. Family · From 10:00 · £1.00
Norley Hall Community Centre, Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9LP -
After School and belong at Norley Hall Community Centre
An afterschool club where children can left off a bit of steam after school. Family · From 16:00 · £5.00 to £15.00
Norley Hall Community Centre, Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9LP
Schools in Orrell
- St Peter's Catholic High School Good (2024)
- Orrell Holgate Academy Improved significantly (2025)
- Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Outstanding in every area (2025)
- Dean Trust Wigan Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
- St John's CofE Primary School School remains Good (2023)
- St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 3, expected standard in 4
- Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Outstanding (2024)
- Up Holland High School School remains Good (2023)
GPs, dentists and care in Orrell
- Mydentist - Moor Road - Orrell Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- Mydentist - Moor Road - Orrell Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- Bradshaw Medical Partnership Good (2017)
- Church Street Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2017
- Church Street Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- St James Road Not inspected yet
- Berkeley Park Good (2023)
- Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange Good (2023)
Charities in Orrell
- Nialls Foundation To advance the education of the public in general in the treatment and cure of spinal injuries by providing grants to promote research for…
- Young Persons Centre TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FACILITIES FOR THE DAILY CARE, RECREATION AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN DURING OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS AND SCHOOL…
- North Western Baptist Association Support of local baptist churchesOversight and guidanceTrust body
- International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Uk (Charity) ICEJ UK (Charity) operates throughout the UK and provides speakers, prayer meetings. lectures and conferences at various venues. It…
- Family Church A local independent church with activities for church members and wider community including: parent & toddler group; counselling; Boys &…