Orrell is a suburban area of Wigan in Greater Manchester with a modest population of just over 11,000 people. It lies about three miles west of Wigan town centre and shares a close boundary with Pemberton.
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Orrell, Greater Manchester, is a suburb of Wigan located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, England. According to the 2011 Census, the ward’s population had fallen to 11,513 residents. The area lies roughly three miles (4.8 km) to the west of Wigan town centre and is contiguous with the neighbouring area of Pemberton. As part of the WN 5 postal district, Orrell sits within the Greater Manchester region, offering a mix of residential streets and local amenities typical of a suburban setting. The suburb’s proximity to the town centre provides easy access to local shops, services and transport links, while the surrounding neighbourhoods maintain a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere. Residents benefit from the close connection to both the urban core of Wigan and the more rural character of the surrounding Greater Manchester countryside. The area’s demographic profile reflects a stable community with a modest population that has seen a slight decline over the decade.