Orchard Court is in Billinge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 7BF is located in the Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 2004-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Court, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 7BY, WN5 7BT, WN5 7BZ, WN5 7BP, WN5 7BN, WN5 7BX, WN5 7DB, WN5 7DD, WN5 7BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 7BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 33% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 47.2% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 50% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 35.9% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 11.5% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 37.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 76.2% | 46.2% | 30.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 0.4% | 6.0% | -5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Court was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Orchard Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-07-17 | £547,133 |
| 2 Orchard Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £325,000 | 2005-11-30 | £582,040 |
| 1 Orchard Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £282,000 | 2005-10-07 | £507,600 |
| 3 Orchard Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2005-07-22 | £627,380 |
WN5 7BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St James Road , Orrell WN5 7BD | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Highgate Road , Up Holland WN8 0HX | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY | 3out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Elephant | 190 Upholland Road, Billinge | 266 yd | |
| Straw Bale Cafe | Greenslate Road, Billinge | 274 yd | |
| Robin Hood | Sandy Lane, Orrell | 433 yd | |
| Madisons | Lodge Road, Orrell | 519 yd | |
| Holts Arms | Crank Road, Billinge | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bispham Hall Recreation Club | Smethurst Road, Billinge | 528 yd | |
| St James Club | 144 St James Road, Orrell | 595 yd | |
| Running Horses | 146 St James Road, Orrell | 595 yd | |
| Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club | Winstanley Road, Billinge | 745 yd | |
| Winstanley Tennis Club | Hall Lane, Billinge | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaskells Fish and Chips | 156 St James Road, Orrell | 595 yd | |
| New Oriental | 43 Church Street, Orrell | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St.James Road | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Orrell St. James Catholic Primary School ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club WINSTANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Winstanley College Sports Centre Winstanley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Up Holland High School SANDBROOK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Winstanley Tennis Club HALL LANE | tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Wigan Warriors (Fairhurst Accountants Community Stadium) COMMUNITY STADIUM COMMUNITY STADIUM EDGE HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.