About Brownlow

Brownlow is a residential area located in the county of Merseyside, in the north-west of England. It falls within the WN5 postcode area and is part of the wider Wirral Peninsula. The locality is primarily made up of housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced properties, many of which were built during the mid-20th century. It is situated close to the border with Cheshire, and the nearby town of Heswall provides access to local amenities and transport links. The area is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of the M53 motorway, offering convenient travel to Liverpool and other nearby towns. Brownlow has a community feel, with local parks and recreational spaces providing leisure opportunities for residents.

School Ratings in Brownlow

Brownlow is served by 158 schools. Westfield Sure Start Children's Centre, Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, Winstanley College and St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brownlow

Property prices average £192K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £165K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brownlow

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Brownlow, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brownlow

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Brownlow falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brownlow

Most properties in Brownlow can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,381 sales

Average Price £192K
£105 — £36.8M
Detached £292K 773
Semi £165K 2,160
Terraced £119K 1,964
Flat £99K 165

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

91 Primary
18 Secondary
49 Other
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Primary Requires Improvement 0.9 miles St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Progress Arc Billinge School Good 1.2 miles Winstanley College 16 plus Outstanding 1.3 miles Billinge Chapel End Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.4 miles Up Holland High School Secondary 1.4 miles St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Primary Good 1.5 miles Crawford Village Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.8 miles Orrell Holgate Academy Primary 1.9 miles Winstanley Community Primary School Primary Outstanding 1.9 miles Rectory CofE Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 2.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Brownlow IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brownlow in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
3/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
5/10
10,305 Children (0-15) 19%
33,577 Working Age 61%
14,412 Older (60+) 26%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brownlow 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Brownlow falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

2 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Merseyside Billinge and Seneley Green Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Orrell Train Station 1.6 miles
Upholland Train Station 2 miles
Garswood Train Station 2.3 miles
Pemberton Train Station 2.7 miles
Bryn Train Station 2.9 miles
Rainford Train Station 3.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Longshaw 0.6 miles Houghwood 0.9 miles Billinge 0.9 miles Kings Moss 1.2 miles Higher End 1.2 miles Crawford 1.4 miles Simm's Lane End 1.4 miles Chadwick Green 1.4 miles Crank 1.8 miles Tontine 1.9 miles Laffak 1.9 miles Downall Green 2 miles

Local Government

District Wigan
County Lancashire
Ward Pemberton
Constituency Wigan
Parish Wigan, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in WN5 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Drive 1 Abbots Way 1 Ackhurst Lane 2 Albert Street 3 Alder Avenue 1 Alexandra Crescent 1 Alexandra Street 1 Alker Street 1 Almond Grove 1 Alvanley Close 1 Ambleside 1 Andrew Avenue 1 Anjou Boulevard 1 Ansdell Road 1 Anson Place 2 Anson Street 1 Anvil Close 1 Argyle Street 1 Arnside Road 1 Arundel Street 1 Ash Grove 1 Ash Grove Crescent 1 Ashfield Crescent 2 Ashington Close 1 Ashton Road 1 Aughton Close 1 Avon Road 3 Bakehouse Close 2 Baldwin Street 1 Balmoral Road 1

Postcodes in WN5 50 shown View all postcodes

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